A struggling side attempts to pull off an upset against a high-flying opponent (ranked 5th and 2nd in the Promotion ~ NPB PlayoffsQuarter~finals)).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chiba won 2.
In recent outings, Chiba has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
Saitama is experiencing a dip in performance (last 5 matches: 1 win).
Chiba may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
Recently, Chiba has enjoyed a run of consecutive matches in front of its home crowd.
The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Chiba has recorded 8 wins, 1 draw, and 11 losses, with a goal aggregate of 58:67 (averaging 2.9:3.4 goals per game).
Specifically in home fixtures for Chiba against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, with 30:26 goals (averaging 3.3:2.9 per game).
Outrights of NPB for now
Seibu Lions: 5.9% Chiba Lotte Marines: 3.39%
Last Results with these Odds
Saitama Seibu Lions - the odds 1.78 are the expected chance of winning is 53.74%, but this team recently wins 46% of matches with these odds.