Saitama Seibu Lions vs Orix Buffaloes – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Baseball NPB Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes
Result
1:4
31/08/2025 at 04:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPB

Match Stats

Hits
1313
Errors
10
Home Runs
00
Runs batted in
13
Base on Balls
14
Strikeouts
83
Stolen bases
01
At bat
3839
Batting Average
0.3420.333

Chances of winning


Saitama Seibu Lions
52.8%
Orix Buffaloes
47.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

54.2% 45.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • The chances for Saitama Seibu Lions have remained the same compared to the initial analysis.
  • The chances for Orix Buffaloes have remained the same compared to the initial analysis.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Saitama Seibu Lions than the current prediction. (+1.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Orix Buffaloes than the current prediction. (-1.4%)
  • Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.81
    (1.84)

    2.02
    (2.06)
    4.8%
    (2.9%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
  • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-2)
  • Preview Facts
    • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 5 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals))
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Saitama won 1.
    • Saitama has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Orix is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Recently, Saitama has had a series of home games.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Saitama won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 48:66. (average 2.4:3.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Saitama won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 19:37. (average 1.9:3.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes were as follows:
    30.08.2025 Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes 1:7
    29.08.2025 Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes 1:8
    17.08.2025 Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions 7:6
    16.08.2025 Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions 0:1
    15.08.2025 Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions 1:0
    NPB Table
    Main

    Central Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Hanshin Tigers12979347440:3050.627
    2Yomiuri Giants12963363405:3960.500
    3Yokohama BayStars12860563425:4060.488
    4Chunichi Dragons12857269368:4070.452
    5Hiroshima Carp12855568394:4260.447
    6Yakult Swallows12447671365:4940.398


    Pacific Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Fukuoka S. Hawks12675447479:3520.615
    2Nippon Ham Fighters12774350485:3490.597
    3Orix Buffaloes12564358441:4630.525
    4Rakuten Gold. Eagles12358263387:4450.479
    5Seibu Lions12356364335:3730.467
    6Chiba Lotte Marines12448373383:4910.397

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