Saitama Seibu Lions vs Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
7:5
18/03/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPB - Pre-season

Match Stats

Hits
1110
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


Saitama Seibu Lions
53.6%
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
46.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
53.4% 46.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

51.5% 48.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Saitama Seibu Lions has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.2%)
  • Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Saitama Seibu Lions than the current prediction. (-2.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles than the current prediction. (+2.1%)
  • Saitama Seibu Lions - Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.76
    (1.76)

    2.03
    (2.02)
    6%
    (6.5%)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Saitama won 1.
    • Saitama is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Tohoku's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Recently, the opponents have had a series of away 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 1 match, lost 11 matches, and goals 73:68. (average 3.7:3.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Saitama won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 35:36. (average 3.5:3.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Saitama Seibu Lions - Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles were as follows:
    17.03.2026 Saitama Seibu Lions - Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 0:0
    04.10.2025 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles - Saitama Seibu Lions 3:2
    03.10.2025 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles - Saitama Seibu Lions 7:6
    21.09.2025 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles - Saitama Seibu Lions 2:8
    20.09.2025 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles - Saitama Seibu Lions 2:1
    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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