Yomiuri Giants vs Orix Buffaloes – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
04/06/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats

Hits
67
Errors
00
Home runs
10
Runs batted in
21
Base on balls
33
Strikeouts
1011
Stolen bases
11
At bat
2833
Batting average
0.2140.212

Chances of winning


Yomiuri Giants
48.2%
Orix Buffaloes
51.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
48.6% 51.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

49.7% 50.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Yomiuri Giants has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.4%)
  • Orix Buffaloes has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Yomiuri Giants than the current prediction. (+1.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Orix Buffaloes than the current prediction. (-1.5%)
  • Yomiuri Giants - Orix Buffaloes Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.99
    (2)

    1.84
    (1.89)
    4.8%
    (2.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-2)
    What is the prediction for Yomiuri Giants - Orix Buffaloes?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Yomiuri (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Users Predictions: Yomiuri Giants will win (9 of 10 users predict this - 90%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 71.41%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:4.
  • Preview Facts
    • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Yomiuri won 3.
    • Yomiuri has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Orix is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Yomiuri won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 55:68. (average 2.8:3.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Yomiuri won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 11:20. (average 1.8:3.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Yomiuri Giants - Orix Buffaloes were as follows:
    03.06.2026 Yomiuri Giants - Orix Buffaloes 5:4
    02.06.2026 Yomiuri Giants - Orix Buffaloes 3:2
    07.03.2026 Orix Buffaloes - Yomiuri Giants 8:0
    06.03.2026 Orix Buffaloes - Yomiuri Giants 2:3
    15.06.2025 Orix Buffaloes - Yomiuri Giants 8:3
    Latest results of Orix Buffaloes
    NPB Table
    Main

    Central Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Yakult Swallows5632123187:1850.582
    2Hanshin Tigers5531123212:1810.574
    3Yomiuri Giants5631025180:1870.554
    4Yokohama BayStars5625229202:2210.463
    5Hiroshima Carp5319331149:1710.380
    6Chunichi Dragons5620135184:2080.364


    Pacific Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Seibu Lions5733222218:1720.600
    2Fukuoka S. Hawks5531024236:2000.564
    3Orix Buffaloes5630125197:1900.545
    4Nippon Ham Fighters5829029229:2200.500
    5Chiba Lotte Marines5627029184:2070.482
    6Rakuten Gold. Eagles5621134176:2120.382

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