Chunichi vs Hiroshima Prediction 2 September 2026
📡 Chunichi open September with four straight defeats, now sitting at 51-70-1. In their series opener against Hiroshima, the home side kept things scoreless through six innings, but then conceded five runs in a single frame and ultimately fell 1-5. For Wednesday’s prediction, the focus shifts to a composed starting matchup-Hideaki Wakui takes the mound for Chunichi, facing off against Kenya Suzuki.
Head-to-Head
📊 Hiroshima have come out on top in seven of the last ten head-to-head clashes, though the scorelines have varied widely. Across those games, the teams combined for a total of 74 runs, with exactly five out of ten matchups finishing with six runs or fewer. The two most recent meetings saw totals of three and six runs, and on Tuesday, both sides were held scoreless through seven innings.
Head-to-head statistics Chunichi - Hiroshima
Chunichi Dragons Team Overview
After a five-game winning streak, Chunichi have suddenly hit a slump-falling 3-4, 2-4, 0-1, and 3-4 to DeNA, then suffering a 1-5 defeat against Hiroshima. Their offense has particularly struggled: in four of their last five outings, they failed to score more than three runs. On Tuesday, Chunichi managed just four hits, with their only run coming from a solo home run by Tanaka after they were already trailing 0-5. With the bats this cold, their starting pitcher has almost no margin for error.
Match Results: Chunichi Dragons
Hiroshima Toyo Carp Team Overview
Hiroshima, on the other hand, are starting to turn things around after a rough patch. Following three straight defeats, they bounced back with a 5-1 win over Yakult and then repeated that scoreline against Chunichi. On Tuesday, their offense was quiet for much of the game but exploded for five runs in the seventh inning, while Tokoda delivered eight innings of work, allowing just four hits. Their 48-63-4 record still leaves plenty to be desired, but the pitching performances in these last two games have brought a level of stability the team sorely lacked at the end of August.
Match Results: Hiroshima Toyo Carp
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Hideaki Wakui takes the mound for Chunichi as a right-hander. Across nine starts, the veteran posts a 2.79 ERA with a 4-2 record. Over 51.2 innings, Wakui has surrendered 56 hits, struck out 35, and allowed 16 runs, with a WHIP of 1.16. While he doesn’t rely heavily on strikeouts, he’s issued just four walks all season, showcasing impressive control.
Kenya Suzuki, also a righty, gets the nod for Hiroshima. He’s made just four starts in 28 appearances but continues to deliver strong numbers: a 2.10 ERA, a 1-2 record, and 51.1 innings pitched. Suzuki has given up 41 hits, notched 24 strikeouts, and allowed 12 runs, with a WHIP of 1.07. His ability to contribute both as a starter and out of the bullpen gives Hiroshima valuable flexibility throughout the game.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The last ten head-to-head meetings don’t reveal a clear low-scoring trend, but both recent form and the starting pitchers point to a cautious scenario here. Chunichi have scored three runs or fewer in four of their last five games, and managed just four hits on Tuesday. Wakui enters with a 2.79 ERA and only four walks in 51.2 innings, rarely giving opponents big innings. Suzuki counters with a 2.10 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP, while Hiroshima are likely to turn to their bullpen earlier than usual to manage the workload. The opening game of the series was scoreless through seven innings, and even the final 1-5 scoreline stayed under the projected line. We’re backing under 6.5 total runs.
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