Match Summary
Nippon Ham Fighters defeated Orix Buffaloes 8:2. The match was played in NPB 2026. League standings: Nippon Ham Fighters #2, Orix Buffaloes #5.
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 228 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.71 per match (127 for the home side, 101 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 #2 and Orix Buffaloes are #5 in the NPB table heading into this match.
Central Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 34:18 | |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 35:24 | |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 30:31 | |
| 7 | 3 | 4 | 20:27 | |
| 8 | 2 | 6 | 22:31 | |
| 8 | 2 | 6 | 22:32 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 41:26 | |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 49:31 | |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 30:29 | |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 24:30 | |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 31:40 | |
| 8 | 2 | 6 | 17:36 |
API data: 5 Apr 2026