Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs Orix Buffaloes – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

15/03/2026 at 00:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Meiji Jingu Stadium (Tokyo).

NPB - Pre-season

Match Stats


Hits
8	6
Errors
0	2
Home runs
0	0
Runs batted in
0	0
Base on balls
0	0
Strikeouts
0	0
Stolen bases
0	0
At bat
0	0
Batting average
0	0

Chances of winning

Tokyo Yakult Swallows
49%

Orix Buffaloes
51%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

49.2%

50.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

49.8%

50.2%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Tokyo Yakult Swallows has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)

Orix Buffaloes has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.2%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Tokyo Yakult Swallows than the current prediction. (+0.8%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Orix Buffaloes than the current prediction. (-0.8%)

Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.92 ↓ (1.92)		1.85 ↓ (1.86)	6.1% (5.7%)

Preview Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tokyo won 2.
In recent matches, Tokyo has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
Orix is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
Recently, Orix has had a series of away games.
In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Tokyo won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 70:77. (average 3.5:3.9).
Including home matches between the teams, Tokyo won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 52:51. (average 3.7:3.6).

How many head-to-head matches has Tokyo Yakult Swallows won against Orix Buffaloes?

Tokyo Yakult Swallows has won 9 of their last 22 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Orix Buffaloes won against Tokyo Yakult Swallows?

Orix Buffaloes has won 12 of their last 22 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes were as follows:

14.03.2026 Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes 0:4

13.03.2026 Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes 11:0

22.06.2025 Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes 2:4

21.06.2025 Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes 5:2

20.06.2025 Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes 8:10

Latest results of Tokyo Yakult Swallows

14.03.2026 Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes 0:4 ✺

13.03.2026 Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes 11:0 ✺

11.03.2026 Chunichi Dragons - Tokyo Yakult Swallows 3:1 ✺

10.03.2026 Chunichi Dragons - Tokyo Yakult Swallows 7:12 ✺

06.03.2026 Saitama Seibu Lions - Tokyo Yakult Swallows 7:0 ✺

Latest results of Orix Buffaloes

14.03.2026 Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes 0:4 ✺

13.03.2026 Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Orix Buffaloes 11:0 ✺

11.03.2026 Chiba Lotte Marines - Orix Buffaloes 3:4 ✺

10.03.2026 Chiba Lotte Marines - Orix Buffaloes 1:4 ✺

07.03.2026 Orix Buffaloes - Yomiuri Giants 8:0 ✺

NPB Table

Main

Central Division

		Pl	W	D	L		PCT
1	Yakult Swallows	19	14	0	5	70:56	0.737
2	Hanshin Tigers	20	14	0	6	85:55	0.700
3	Yomiuri Giants	19	10	0	9	62:61	0.526
4	Yokohama BayStars	18	8	0	10	60:61	0.444
5	Hiroshima Carp	17	6	0	11	46:64	0.353
6	Chunichi Dragons	19	4	0	15	59:85	0.211

Pacific Division

		Pl	W	D	L		PCT
1	Fukuoka S. Hawks	20	12	0	8	93:70	0.600
2	Orix Buffaloes	20	12	0	8	81:81	0.600
3	Rakuten Gold. Eagles	20	11	1	8	72:58	0.579
4	Nippon Ham Fighters	20	9	0	11	98:93	0.450
5	Seibu Lions	21	8	1	12	64:81	0.400
6	Chiba Lotte Marines	21	8	0	13	63:88	0.381

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