Match Summary
Nippon Ham Fighters defeated Orix Buffaloes 6:3. The match was played in NPB 2026. League standings: Nippon Ham Fighters #4, Orix Buffaloes #3.
Nippon Ham Fighters vs Orix Buffaloes Head to Head Results
Nippon Ham Fighters and Orix Buffaloes have met 34 times — Nippon Ham Fighters won 16, Orix Buffaloes won 13, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Nippon Ham Fighters leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 34 meetings. A combined 229 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.74 per match (129 for the home side, 100 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.
16
Nippon Ham Fighters
1
Drawn
13
Orix Buffaloes
Recent Meetings (34)
Standings
Nippon Ham Fighters sit #4 and Orix Buffaloes are #3 in the NPB table heading into this match.
Central Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 23:12 | |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | 28:19 | |
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 15:20 | |
| 7 | 3 | 4 | 22:27 | |
| 7 | 2 | 5 | 18:23 | |
| 7 | 2 | 5 | 16:21 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 2 | 36:24 | |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 22:25 | |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 28:34 | |
| 7 | 3 | 4 | 43:28 | |
| 7 | 3 | 4 | 28:28 | |
| 7 | 2 | 5 | 16:34 |
API data: 4 Apr 2026