Nippon-Ham Fighters vs Yokohama Baystars Prediction
🔈How will the teams use their bench depth to maintain the pace of the game? The role of substitutes is immensely important in prolonged matches. This aspect may be particularly significant in the upcoming match between Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Yokohama Dena Baystars, which will take place as part of the tournament "NPB Preseason" and will begin on 17 March at 09:00.
Head-to-Head
Here is a clear illustration of the statistics with which the opponents approach the upcoming match. Their previous head-to-head encounter took place on 08 June 2025 during the NPB tournament, ending with a score of 5:4. Overall, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters team has secured 24 victories (14 at home). Meanwhile, the Yokohama Dena Baystars have claimed 28 wins (15 on the road). It's worth noting that, on average, the hosts score 3.53 runs per game, while the visitors average 3.53.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Team Overview
The statistical performance of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters over their last 10 games shows 7 wins and 3 losses. At home, the team has secured 2 victories, while suffering defeats in 0 matches. Their last encounter was in the NPB Preseason tournament against Yomiuri Giants, ending with a score of 8:1. On average, the team scores 3.7 runs per game and concedes 1.9.
Match Results: Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

Yokohama Dena Baystars Team Overview
Heading into another crucial match, the Yokohama Dena Baystars have recorded the following results over their last 10 games: 5 victories, with 1 of those wins coming on the road. They have suffered defeats in 4 matches, 4 of which were away. On average, the team scores 3.4 runs per game while conceding 3.2.
Their last match was against Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, played in the NPB Preseason tournament, and ended with a score of 5:0.
Match Results: Yokohama Dena Baystars
Prediction on the outcome
- Yokohama Dena Baystars won with a +2.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games (NPB Preseason).
Prediction on the over/under
- Over 6.5 runs scored in 6 of last 7 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters home games.
Editorial Prediction
- Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games.
- Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games (NPB Preseason).
- Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 home games (NPB Preseason).
