Match Summary
Orix Buffaloes defeated Nippon Ham Fighters 3:2. The match was played in NPB 2025. League standings: Orix Buffaloes #3, Nippon Ham Fighters #1.
Orix Buffaloes vs Nippon Ham Fighters Head to Head Results
Orix Buffaloes and Nippon Ham Fighters have met 34 times — Orix Buffaloes won 12, Nippon Ham Fighters won 17, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Nippon Ham Fighters leads the head-to-head with 17 victories from 34 meetings. A combined 233 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.85 per match (100 for the home side, 133 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 20 matches (59%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 26 games (76%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 12–3 in 2026.
12
Orix Buffaloes
1
Drawn
17
Nippon Ham Fighters
Recent Meetings (34)
Standings
Orix Buffaloes sit #3 and Nippon Ham Fighters are #1 in the NPB table heading into this match.
NPB 2025, Pacific League
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 83 | 57 | 639:467 | |
| 143 | 87 | 52 | 645:472 | |
| 143 | 74 | 66 | 543:595 | |
| 143 | 67 | 74 | 496:574 | |
| 143 | 63 | 77 | 463:494 | |
| 143 | 56 | 84 | 497:603 |
API data: 15 Mar 2026