Orix Buffaloes vs Hiroshima Toyo Carp – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2
18/03/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPB - Pre-season
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Hits
56
Errors
00
Home runs
00
Runs batted in
00
Base on balls
00
Strikeouts
00
Stolen bases
00
At bat
00
Batting average
00

Chances of winning


Orix Buffaloes
55.9%
Hiroshima Toyo Carp
44.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
54% 46%

Our Initial ML Estimation

52.6% 47.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Orix Buffaloes has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.9%)
  • Hiroshima Toyo Carp has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Orix Buffaloes than the current prediction. (-3.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Hiroshima Toyo Carp than the current prediction. (+3.3%)
  • Orix Buffaloes - Hiroshima Toyo Carp Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.69
    (1.74)

    2.15
    (2.05)
    5.8%
    (6.3%)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Orix won 4.
    • Orix is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Hiroshima has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Recently, Orix has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Orix won 14 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 78:58. (average 3.9:2.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Orix won 9 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 50:29. (average 4.2:2.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Orix Buffaloes - Hiroshima Toyo Carp were as follows:
    17.03.2026 Orix Buffaloes - Hiroshima Toyo Carp 2:1
    04.03.2026 Orix Buffaloes - Hiroshima Toyo Carp 2:0
    05.06.2025 Orix Buffaloes - Hiroshima Toyo Carp 4:3
    04.06.2025 Orix Buffaloes - Hiroshima Toyo Carp 6:1
    03.06.2025 Orix Buffaloes - Hiroshima Toyo Carp 2:5
    NPB Table
    Main

    Central Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Yakult Swallows330013:71.000
    2Hiroshima Carp33009:61.000
    3Hanshin Tigers320115:90.667
    4Yomiuri Giants31029:150.333
    5Chunichi Dragons30036:90.000
    6Yokohama BayStars30037:130.000


    Pacific Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Fukuoka S. Hawks330020:131.000
    2Chiba Lotte Marines320114:50.667
    3Orix Buffaloes320111:140.667
    4Rakuten Gold. Eagles310214:110.333
    5Seibu Lions31025:140.333
    6Nippon Ham Fighters300313:200.000

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