Yomiuri vs Tohoku Rakuten 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 Yomiuri Giants and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, which will take place as part of the tournament "NPB Preseason" and will begin on 23 February at 04:00.
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 5:0. Overall, the Yomiuri Giants team has secured 24 victories (15 at home). Meanwhile, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles have claimed 32 wins (18 on the road). It's worth noting that, on average, the hosts score 3.15 runs per game, while the visitors average 3.35.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Yomiuri Giants Team Overview
The statistical performance of Yomiuri Giants over their last 10 games shows 4 wins and 6 losses. At home, the team has secured 4 victories, while suffering defeats in 0 matches. Their last encounter was in the NPB Preseason tournament against Chunichi Dragons, ending with a score of 0:3. On average, the team scores 3.1 runs per game and concedes 4.2.
Match Results: Yomiuri Giants

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Team Overview
Heading into another crucial match, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles have recorded the following results over their last 10 games: 4 victories, with 1 of those wins coming on the road. They have suffered defeats in 6 matches, 3 of which were away. On average, the team scores 2.9 runs per game while conceding 5.
Their last match was against Yokohama Dena Baystars, played in the NPB Preseason tournament, and ended with a score of 2:2.
Match Results: Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
Prediction on the outcome
- Yomiuri Giants won with a +2.5 handicap in 17 of last 18 home games against Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
- Yomiuri Giants won with a +2.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 games against Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
- Yomiuri Giants won with a +2.5 handicap in last 9 home games.
- Yomiuri Giants won with a +2.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
- Under 7.5 runs scored in last 5 Yomiuri Giants games against Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles (NPB Preseason).
- Under 7.5 runs scored in 6 of last 7 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles away games.
