NPB· Season 2026
Match Summary
The match is scheduled in NPB 2026. League standings: Yakult Swallows #3, Hanshin Tigers #6.
Rivalry since 2024
Yakult Swallows vs Hanshin Tigers Head to Head Results· 50
Yakult Swallows and Hanshin Tigers have met 50 times — Yakult Swallows won 18, Hanshin Tigers won 30, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Hanshin Tigers leads the head-to-head with 30 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 357 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.14 per match (140 for the home side, 217 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 40 matches (80%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 46 games (92%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 10–5 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Team Comparison
Standings
Yakult Swallows sit #3 and Hanshin Tigers are #6 in the NPB table heading into this match.
Central Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yomiuri Giants | GP1 | Won1 | Lost0 | Pts3:1 |
| #2 | Hiroshima Carp | GP1 | Won1 | Lost0 | Pts6:5 |
| #3 | Yakult Swallows | GP1 | Won1 | Lost0 | Pts3:2 |
| #4 | Chunichi Dragons | GP1 | Won0 | Lost1 | Pts5:6 |
| #5 | Yokohama BayStars | GP1 | Won0 | Lost1 | Pts2:3 |
| #6 | Hanshin Tigers | GP1 | Won0 | Lost1 | Pts1:3 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | GP1 | Won1 | Lost0 | Pts10:0 |
| #2 | Chiba Lotte Marines | GP1 | Won1 | Lost0 | Pts3:1 |
| #3 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | GP1 | Won1 | Lost0 | Pts6:5 |
| #4 | Nippon Ham Fighters | GP1 | Won0 | Lost1 | Pts5:6 |
| #5 | Seibu Lions | GP1 | Won0 | Lost1 | Pts1:3 |
| #6 | Orix Buffaloes | GP1 | Won0 | Lost1 | Pts0:10 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 10 May 2026