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

Result
7:1
16/04/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats

Hits
146
Errors
00
Home runs
00
Runs batted in
71
Base on balls
42
Strikeouts
26
Stolen bases
10
At bat
3532
Batting average
0.40.188

Chances of winning


Orix Buffaloes
56%
Saitama Seibu Lions
44%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
58% 42%

Our Initial ML Estimation

57.3% 42.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Orix Buffaloes has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2%)
  • Saitama Seibu Lions has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Orix Buffaloes than the current prediction. (+1.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Saitama Seibu Lions than the current prediction. (-1.3%)
  • Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.71
    (1.65)

    2.17
    (2.28)
    4.6%
    (4.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-2)
    What is the prediction for Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Orix (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 0.5, 1I - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Orix won 4.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Orix is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Orix won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 90:47. (average 4.5:2.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Orix won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 47:32. (average 4.3:2.9).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions were as follows:
    15.04.2026 Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions 3:1
    14.04.2026 Orix Buffaloes - Saitama Seibu Lions 5:1
    02.04.2026 Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes 3:7
    01.04.2026 Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes 0:4
    31.03.2026 Saitama Seibu Lions - Orix Buffaloes 5:3
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    3Yomiuri Giants19100962:610.526
    4Yokohama BayStars18801060:610.444
    5Hiroshima Carp17601146:640.353
    6Chunichi Dragons19401559:850.211


    Pacific Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Fukuoka S. Hawks20120893:700.600
    2Orix Buffaloes20120881:810.600
    3Rakuten Gold. Eagles20111872:580.579
    4Nippon Ham Fighters20901198:930.450
    5Seibu Lions21811264:810.400
    6Chiba Lotte Marines21801363:880.381

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