Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters vs Yokohama DeNA BayStars – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2
18/03/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPB - Pre-season

Match Stats

Hits
76
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


Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
55.2%
Yokohama DeNA BayStars
44.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
51.2% 48.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

52.1% 47.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4%)
  • Yokohama DeNA BayStars has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters than the current prediction. (-3.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Yokohama DeNA BayStars than the current prediction. (+3.1%)
  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Yokohama DeNA BayStars Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.71
    (1.83)

    2.1
    (1.92)
    6.1%
    (6.5%)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hokkaido won 2.
    • Hokkaido is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Yokohama has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Recently, Hokkaido has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Yokohama has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hokkaido won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 71:64. (average 3.6:3.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Hokkaido won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 47:39. (average 3.6:3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Yokohama DeNA BayStars were as follows:
    17.03.2026 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Yokohama DeNA BayStars 5:5
    08.06.2025 Yokohama DeNA BayStars - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 5:4
    07.06.2025 Yokohama DeNA BayStars - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 4:7
    06.06.2025 Yokohama DeNA BayStars - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 2:1
    02.06.2024 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Yokohama DeNA BayStars 9:2
    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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