Yomiuri Giants vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
8:1
15/03/2026 at 01:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPB - Pre-season

Match Stats

Hits
1111
Errors
01
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


Yomiuri Giants
49%
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
51%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
48.8% 51.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

50.4% 49.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Yomiuri Giants has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.2%)
  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Yomiuri Giants than the current prediction. (+1.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters than the current prediction. (-1.4%)
  • Yomiuri Giants - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.93
    (1.93)

    1.85
    (1.84)
    6.1%
    (6.1%)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Yomiuri won 1.
    • Recent form of Yomiuri has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Hokkaido is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Yomiuri may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Yomiuri has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Yomiuri won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 12 matches, and goals 53:84. (average 2.7:4.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Yomiuri won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 18:45. (average 2:5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Yomiuri Giants - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters were as follows:
    14.03.2026 Yomiuri Giants - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 1:8
    19.06.2025 Yomiuri Giants - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 1:4
    18.06.2025 Yomiuri Giants - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 2:1
    17.06.2025 Yomiuri Giants - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 1:4
    19.03.2025 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Yomiuri Giants 5:2
    NPB Table
    Main

    Central Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Yakult Swallows440021:101.000
    2Hanshin Tigers430119:100.750
    3Hiroshima Carp430112:140.750
    4Yomiuri Giants420214:170.500
    5Chunichi Dragons40048:140.000
    6Yokohama BayStars40048:170.000


    Pacific Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Fukuoka S. Hawks550030:161.000
    2Chiba Lotte Marines420214:140.500
    3Orix Buffaloes420214:190.500
    4Seibu Lions420210:170.500
    5Nippon Ham Fighters410322:200.250
    6Rakuten Gold. Eagles510417:210.200

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