Match Summary
Orix Buffaloes defeated Nippon Ham Fighters 3:2. The match was played in NPB 2026. League standings: Orix Buffaloes #1, Nippon Ham Fighters #4.
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. Nippon Ham Fighters are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. 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 #1 and Nippon Ham Fighters are #4 in the NPB table heading into this match.
Central Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 16 | 7 | 79:64 | |
| 22 | 14 | 8 | 100:78 | |
| 21 | 12 | 9 | 69:63 | |
| 20 | 10 | 10 | 83:76 | |
| 20 | 7 | 13 | 48:69 | |
| 22 | 5 | 17 | 67:96 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 14 | 9 | 92:91 | |
| 23 | 13 | 10 | 102:82 | |
| 23 | 12 | 11 | 80:68 | |
| 24 | 11 | 13 | 110:104 | |
| 24 | 10 | 14 | 76:90 | |
| 23 | 9 | 14 | 71:96 |
API data: 24 Apr 2026