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Season 2026

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Baseball · Prediction

Kia Tigers vs Samsung Lions: Prediction & Preview

Kia Tigers host Samsung Lions in the KBO on 29 October 2026. Form, head-to-head record and Hyper2Play's model prediction for the game.

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Baseball · Prediction

Samsung Lions vs Kia Tigers: Prediction & Preview

Samsung Lions host Kia Tigers at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the KBO on 27 October, with the hosts on five straight defeats and Kia on five wins.

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Baseball · Prediction

Algodoneros de Guasave vs Mayos de Navojoa: Prediction

Algodoneros de Guasave host Mayos de Navojoa in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico at Kuroda Park. Form, head to head and our model's prediction.

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Baseball · Prediction

Jaguares de Nayarit vs Águilas de Mexicali: Prediction

Bottom-placed Jaguares de Nayarit host third-placed Águilas de Mexicali in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico. Form, numbers and our model's prediction.

5 days ago

Baseball · Prediction

Yaquis de Obregón vs Tomateros de Culiacán: Prediction

Yaquis de Obregón host Tomateros de Culiacán in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico on 29 October 2026. Form, head to head and our model's prediction.

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Baseball · Prediction

Charros de Jalisco vs Cañeros de Los Mochis: Prediction

Charros de Jalisco host Cañeros de Los Mochis in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico on 29 October 2026. Form, head to head and our model's prediction.

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About the NPB 2026

The 2026 NPB season (Japan) features 12 teams. 921 of 974 games have been played so far, with 6555 points (7.12 per game). Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have the best record at 89-47, ahead of Saitama Seibu Lions (79-59).

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#	Team	P	W	L	Pct
1	Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks	139	89	47	.651
2	Saitama Seibu Lions	142	79	59	.570
3	Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters	143	80	60	.570
4	Hanshin Tigers	140	78	60	.564
5	Yomiuri Giants	142	74	65	.532
6	Yokohama DeNA BayStars	143	73	67	.521
7	Orix Buffaloes	140	63	75	.457
8	Chiba Lotte Marines	140	60	77	.439
9	Chunichi Dragons	141	60	79	.433
10	Hiroshima Toyo Carp	141	59	78	.433
11	Tokyo Yakult Swallows	141	59	80	.426
12	Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles	140	56	83	.404