Rakuten Gold. Eagles vs Chiba Lotte Marines
Box score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
 Chiba Lotte Marines | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 4-3
Data suggests that Rakuten Gold. Eagles have been performing better recently, winning 5 of their last 10 games, while Chiba Lotte Marines have lost 7 of their last 10. Historically, the Eagles have dominated their recent matchups against the Marines, winning each of the last five encounters. The Eagles' strong home win rate of 55% further supports their favorable position in this matchup.
- Rakuten Gold. Eagles won 5 of their last 10 games, showing improved form.
- Chiba Lotte Marines have lost 7 of their last 10 games, indicating struggles recently.
- Historically, Rakuten Gold. Eagles have won the last 5 encounters against Chiba Lotte Marines.
- Rakuten Gold. Eagles have a stronger home win rate at 55% compared to Chiba Lotte Marines' 35% away win rate.
Confidence is high because the win-probability gap between the two teams is moderate, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors Rakuten Gold. Eagles
- Tighter defenseRakuten Gold. Eagles
Rakuten Gold. Eagles are conceding just 4 runs per game over their recent matches.
4/game conceded - Historical edgeRakuten Gold. Eagles
Rakuten Gold. Eagles have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
4/5 H2H wins - Poor recent formRakuten Gold. Eagles
Rakuten Gold. Eagles have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L - Poor recent formChiba Lotte Marines
Chiba Lotte Marines have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Rakuten Gold. Eagles at 60% — final result was Chiba Lotte Marines win, Rakuten Gold. Eagles 3-4 Chiba Lotte Marines.
Predicted score was 4-3.
This was a high confidence pick (75/100) that didn't come through — a reminder that no forecast is guaranteed.
Match trends
- Rakuten Gold. Eagles have averaged 3.5 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Chiba Lotte Marines have averaged 3.6 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Rakuten Gold. Eagles are unbeaten in 4 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 | 117 | 67 | 50 | +71 | 57 | — |
| 2 |  Yomiuri Giants | 119 | 63 | 56 | +25 | 53 | — |
| 3 |  Yokohama BayStars | 118 | 54 | 64 | +7 | 46 | — |
| 4 |  Yakult Swallows | 117 | 52 | 65 | -75 | 44 | — |
| 5 |  Hiroshima Carp | 114 | 47 | 67 | -78 | 41 | — |
| 6 |  Chunichi Dragons | 121 | 51 | 70 | -8 | 42 | — |
| 1 |  Fukuoka S. Hawks | 118 | 73 | 45 | +183 | 62 | — |
| 2 |  Seibu Lions | 121 | 69 | 52 | +41 | 57 | — |
| 3 |  Nippon Ham Fighters | 121 | 67 | 54 | +67 | 55 | — |
| 4 |  Orix Buffaloes | 120 | 57 | 63 | -73 | 48 | — |
| 5 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 115 | 52 | 63 | -74 | 45 | — |
| 6 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 117 | 45 | 72 | -86 | 39 | — |
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Who is likely to win Rakuten Gold. Eagles vs Chiba Lotte Marines?+
Our AI model favors Rakuten Gold. Eagles to win, with a 60% probability (Chiba Lotte Marines 40%).
What time does Rakuten Gold. Eagles vs Chiba Lotte Marines start?+
First pitch is at Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 AM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the inning-by-inning score in Rakuten Gold. Eagles vs Chiba Lotte Marines?+
Rakuten Gold. Eagles: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2, 0, 0. Chiba Lotte Marines: 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0. Final: 3-4.