Match Info
NPBDate: 20 August 2026, ThursdayLocation: Koshien Stadium (Nishinomiya)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Hanshin Tigers |
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Tokyo Yakult Swallows |
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2 |
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1.59 |
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2.3 |
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1.62 |
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2.25 |
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1.62 |
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2.3 |
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1.65 |
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2.36 |
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 Watch |
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1.62 |
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2.3 |
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1.66 |
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2.31 |
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1.63 |
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2.2 |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.63 ↓
(1.65) |
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2.29 ↑
(2.26) |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 6.50
- The most likely Handicap: 1 (-2)
- The best margin for this event is 3%, offered by
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Hanshin Tigers
58.4% | Tokyo Yakult Swallows
41.6% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Hanshin Tigers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.6%)Tokyo Yakult Swallows has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.6%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Hanshin Tigers than the current prediction. (-2.1%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Tokyo Yakult Swallows than the current prediction. (+2.1%)Hanshin Tigers - Tokyo Yakult Swallows Predictions
Expected Score (Market Odds): 4:2 
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Lineups
| Batters |
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5.  Chikamoto K.
| 7. Nagaoka H.
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67. Takatera N.
| 64. Iwata Y.
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1. Morishita S.
| 10. Miyamoto T.
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8. Sato T.
| 63. Masuda S.
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3. Ohyama Y.
| 36. Nishimura R.
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58. Maegawa U.
| 3. Uchiyama S.
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12. Sakamoto S.
| 32. Matsumoto N.
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00. Motoyama H.
| 60. Takeoka R.
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| Pitchers |
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19. Shimomura K.
| 47. Takahashi K.
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| Coaches |
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. Fujikawa K.
| . Ikeyama T.
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Preview
This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 4).In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hanshin won 5.Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game. Hanshin is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hanshin won 15 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 104:32. (average 5.2:1.6).Including home matches between the teams, Hanshin won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 27:16. (average 2.5:1.5).
Outrights of NPB for now
Hanshin Tigers: 18.98% Yakult Swallows: 4.95%
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| NPB | | | 19.08.26 | Hanshin Tigers - Tokyo Yakult Swallows | 2:1 | | 18.08.26 | Hanshin Tigers - Tokyo Yakult Swallows | 3:2 | | 02.08.26 | Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Hanshin Tigers | 3:4 | | 01.08.26 | Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Hanshin Tigers | 3:7 | | 31.07.26 | Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Hanshin Tigers | 3:4 | | 12.07.26 | Hanshin Tigers - Tokyo Yakult Swallows | 3:0 | | 11.07.26 | Hanshin Tigers - Tokyo Yakult Swallows | 2:1 |
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