Tohoku Rakuten vs Saitama Prediction 22 June 2026
📢Which players will handle difficult pitches best? Both Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and Saitama Seibu Lions have several candidates for the role of lead batter, but we will find out the best in the upcoming match of the "NPB" tournament on 22 June at 09:00. The odds for the game are as follows - against . As you can see, the numbers favor the team Saitama Seibu Lions in this match, but we will examine below how well the majority's predictions will hold up.
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 10 May 2026 during the NPB tournament, ending with a score of 6:1. Overall, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles team has secured 107 victories (52 at home). Meanwhile, the Saitama Seibu Lions have claimed 132 wins (63 on the road). It's worth noting that, on average, the hosts score 3.92 runs per game, while the visitors average 4.16.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Team Overview
The statistical performance of Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles over their last 10 games shows 2 wins and 8 losses. At home, the team has secured 2 victories, while suffering defeats in 4 matches. Their last encounter was in the NPB tournament against Chiba Lotte Marines, ending with a score of 7:4. On average, the team scores 2.4 runs per game and concedes 4.9.
Match Results: Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles

Saitama Seibu Lions Team Overview
Heading into another crucial match, the Saitama Seibu Lions have recorded the following results over their last 10 games: 8 victories, with 3 of those wins coming on the road. They have suffered defeats in 2 matches, 1 of which were away. On average, the team scores 3.3 runs per game while conceding 1.9.
Their last match was against Orix Buffaloes, played in the NPB tournament, and ended with a score of 3:5.
Match Results: Saitama Seibu Lions
Prediction on the outcome
- Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles have lost in last 5 games (NPB).
