Nippon Ham Fighters vs Chiba Lotte Marines
Box score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nippon Ham Fighters | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 9 | 1 |
 Chiba Lotte Marines | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 6-4
The data suggests that Nippon Ham Fighters are favored in this matchup, bolstered by their solid home record of 63% combined with their recent offensive display, averaging 6 runs per game. Chiba Lotte Marines, on the other hand, face challenges with their low away win percentage of 35% and poor scoring average of 2.8 runs in their last 10 games. Historically, Nippon Ham Fighters have had the upper hand in recent encounters, which further supports their prospects in this game.
- Nippon Ham Fighters have a 63% home win rate this season.
- Chiba Lotte Marines have struggled on the road with a 35% away win rate.
- Nippon Ham Fighters scored an average of 6 runs in their last 10 games while allowing 4.5 runs per game.
- In the last 10 games, Chiba Lotte Marines averaged only 2.8 runs scored and 5 runs allowed.
Confidence is high because the win-probability gap between the two teams is decisive, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors Nippon Ham Fighters
- Sharper attackNippon Ham Fighters
Nippon Ham Fighters are averaging 5.7 runs scored per game over their recent matches.
5.7/game - Strong home recordNippon Ham Fighters
Nippon Ham Fighters have won 13 of their last 19 home matches.
13/19 home wins - Weak away recordChiba Lotte Marines
Chiba Lotte Marines have won 6 of their last 20 away matches.
6/20 away wins - Historical edgeChiba Lotte Marines
Chiba Lotte Marines have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
3/5 H2H wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Nippon Ham Fighters at 63% — final result was Nippon Ham Fighters win, Nippon Ham Fighters 9-7 Chiba Lotte Marines.
Predicted score was 6-4.
This was a high confidence pick (83/100) — and it paid off.
Match trends
- Nippon Ham Fighters have averaged 5.7 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Chiba Lotte Marines have averaged 3.4 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Nippon Ham Fighters are unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 meetings with Chiba Lotte Marines.
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings
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| # | Team | P | W | L | Diff | Win% | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hanshin Tigers | 115 | 65 | 50 | +66 | 56 | — |
| 2 |  Yomiuri Giants | 117 | 63 | 54 | +30 | 54 | — |
| 3 |  Yokohama BayStars | 116 | 52 | 64 | +5 | 45 | — |
| 4 |  Yakult Swallows | 115 | 51 | 64 | -79 | 44 | — |
| 5 |  Chunichi Dragons | 119 | 51 | 68 | -6 | 43 | — |
| 6 |  Hiroshima Carp | 112 | 46 | 66 | -74 | 41 | — |
| 1 |  Fukuoka S. Hawks | 116 | 72 | 44 | +181 | 62 | — |
| 2 |  Seibu Lions | 119 | 67 | 52 | +37 | 56 | — |
| 3 | Nippon Ham Fighters | 119 | 65 | 54 | +64 | 55 | — |
| 4 |  Orix Buffaloes | 118 | 56 | 62 | -71 | 48 | — |
| 5 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 113 | 52 | 61 | -71 | 46 | — |
| 6 |  Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 115 | 45 | 70 | -82 | 39 | — |
More NPB predictions
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Who is likely to win Nippon Ham Fighters vs Chiba Lotte Marines?+
Our AI model favors Nippon Ham Fighters to win, with a 63% probability (Chiba Lotte Marines 37%).
What time does Nippon Ham Fighters vs Chiba Lotte Marines start?+
First pitch is at Aug 29, 2026, 5:00 AM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the inning-by-inning score in Nippon Ham Fighters vs Chiba Lotte Marines?+
Nippon Ham Fighters: 0, 0, 1, 5, 3, 0, 0, 0. Chiba Lotte Marines: 0, 0, 3, 1, 3, 0, 0, 0, 0. Final: 9-7.