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

31/03/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Chances of winning


Saitama Seibu Lions
53.4%
Orix Buffaloes
46.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

54.6% 45.4%


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. (+1.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Orix Buffaloes than the current prediction. (-1.2%)
  • Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.78
    (1.78)

    2.04
    (2.04)
    5.3%
    (5.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-2)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Saitama won 2.
    • Saitama is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Orix has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Recently, Orix has had a series of home games.
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Saitama won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 49:78. (average 2.5:3.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Saitama won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 17:36. (average 1.7:3.6).
    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:
    02.10.2025 Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions 5:6
    01.10.2025 Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions 10:5
    18.09.2025 Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes 2:1
    31.08.2025 Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes 1:4
    30.08.2025 Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes 1:7
    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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