Chiba Lotte vs Chunichi Prediction
⚾️ The Chunichi Dragons find themselves in a tough spot: the bottom team in the Japanese Pawapuro Championship have dropped eight of their last nine games. Chiba Lotte Marines edged out a narrow win last time, but it’s hard to see the underdogs mounting much resistance going forward. Are we right? We’ll find out on 10 June at 09:00. We’ve crunched the numbers and put together an optimal betting option - check out our prediction below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Both teams head into this matchup with identical records. In their most recent head-to-head clash on 09 June 2026 at the Pawapuro tournament, the final score was 3-1.
Over the past several years, Chiba Lotte Marines have registered 27 victories, including 15 at home. Chunichi Dragons have also come out on top 27 times, with 10 of those wins coming on the road. On average, the hosts score 3.6 runs per game, while the visitors average 3.44.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Chiba Lotte Marines Team Overview
Over their last 10 games, Chiba Lotte Marines have picked up 4 wins and suffered 4 defeats. At home, they have claimed victory twice and lost twice as well. The team currently sits second from bottom in the Pacific Division, though their playoff hopes are still alive. On average, the Marines score 2.5 runs per game while conceding 2.2 runs.
Match Results: Chiba Lotte Marines

Chunichi Dragons Team Overview
The Chunichi Dragons head into another crucial matchup having managed just 2 wins in their last 10 outings, with only one of those victories coming on the road. They have suffered defeat in 8 of those games, including three losses away from home. Unsurprisingly, the Dragons sit at the bottom of both their division and the league overall. On average, they score 2.2 runs per game while conceding 3.6.
Match Results: Chunichi Dragons
Editor’s Prediction
Chiba Lotte Marines have taken eight wins from their last nine home games against the Dragons, while Chunichi Dragons have dropped eight of their last nine league matches overall. It’s hard to see how the struggling visitors can turn things around in their current form. The hosts are poised to capitalise and strengthen their playoff push, so our pick is a Chiba Lotte Marines win.