Football is Mathematics
On the 2nd of May 2026, the Nippon Professional Baseball League features a Pacific Division matchup between the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and the Rakuten Golden Eagles.
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks currently sit in 2nd place in the standings with a win percentage of 56%, having won 15 out of their 27 games played, scoring an average of 4.33 runs per game while only conceding 3.48 runs against.
In their last 5 matches, the Hawks have clinched victory 3 times, showcasing their form leading up to this encounter.
Conversely, the Rakuten Golden Eagles hold the 5th position in the league standings with a win percentage of 43%, securing 12 wins out of 28 games with an average of 3.29 runs scored and conceded per game.
Having faced Rakuten in the last 20 matches, the Fukuoka side emerged victorious in 14 encounters, hinting at their historical prowess against their upcoming opponents.
According to the Forebet algorithm prediction, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are favored to triumph in this matchup with a probability of 56%.
| GP | W | L | RF | RА | PCT | ||
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Fukuoka S. Hawks | 136 | 86 | 50 | 668 | 437 | 0.632 |
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Seibu Lions | 136 | 74 | 62 | 479 | 446 | 0.544 |
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3
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Nippon Ham Fighters | 139 | 75 | 64 | 577 | 519 | 0.540 |
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4
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Orix Buffaloes | 138 | 65 | 73 | 477 | 574 | 0.471 |
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5
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Chiba Lotte Marines | 131 | 58 | 73 | 457 | 544 | 0.443 |
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Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 134 | 54 | 80 | 448 | 528 | 0.403 |
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