Nippon-Ham Fighters vs Yokohama Baystars Prediction
⚾️ In the Pawapuro League, Hokkaido Nippon take on the Yokohama BayStars at Sapporo Stadium. The hosts come into this matchup in excellent form, while the visitors are struggling for consistency. Recent results highlight the contrasting levels of stability between the two sides over their last ten games. With current momentum on their side, Hokkaido Nippon could benefit further from home-field advantage.
Head-to-Head
📊 Here’s a visual breakdown of the stats both teams bring into this upcoming clash. Their most recent head-to-head took place on 10 June 2026 in the Pawapuro tournament, with the final score reading 4-2.
Hokkaido Nippon have racked up 27 wins overall, including 17 at home. Yokohama BayStars, meanwhile, have recorded 28 victories, 15 of those coming on the road. It’s worth noting that the hosts are averaging 3.56 runs per game, while the visitors post an average of 3.46.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Team Overview
Hokkaido Nippon are in outstanding form, racking up seven wins and just three losses over their last ten games-a clear testament to their high level of play. The team are riding an impressive five-game winning streak, having claimed victory in each of their most recent outings. In their latest clash with the Yokohama BayStars, Hokkaido Nippon came out on top with a 4-2 win.
They are averaging 3.4 runs per game while allowing just 1.9 runs defensively-one of the best marks among all teams in the tournament during this stretch. This combination of a confident offense and a reliable pitching staff makes the hosts favourites heading into this matchup, especially given their home advantage and recent run of success.
Match Results: Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

Yokohama Dena Baystars Team Overview
Yokohama BayStars are enduring a rough patch, picking up just three wins against seven losses over their last ten outings-a clear sign of the team’s struggles. The visitors have dropped four straight games and fell 2-4 in their previous contest. Offensively, they average 3.3 runs per game, but their pitching staff is conceding 4.3 runs on average-a gap that’s taking its toll on their overall results.
Their current road trip has been particularly challenging: inconsistent pitching has led to a high number of runs allowed, even against teams with less aggressive offenses.
Match Results: Yokohama Dena Baystars
Match Outcome Prediction
Trends- Hokkaido Nippon are on a six-game winning streak (Pawapuro).
Total Points Prediction
Trends- The under 7.5 points has hit in seven of Hokkaido Nippon’s last eight games (Pawapuro).
- The under 7.5 points has landed in 12 of Yokohama BayStars’ last 13 games (Pawapuro).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Hokkaido Nippon are in impressive form, riding a five-game winning streak and consistently capitalizing on their chances both at the plate and on the mound. Their pitching staff have been particularly effective, allowing just 1.9 runs per game-a testament to the hosts’ defensive strength. Meanwhile, Yokohama BayStars are struggling, having dropped four straight and showing significant defensive frailties. That makes it a tough ask for the visitors to break down Hokkaido’s defense, even with a middling offensive output of 3.3 runs per game.The under trend is further supported by the fact that the total has gone under 7.5 runs in seven of Hokkaido Nippon’s last eight games. This pattern reflects both the hosts’ strong pitching and their opponents’ limited scoring in similar matchups at this ballpark. The pick - Under 7.5 total runs.
