Fukuoka Softbank vs Hiroshima Prediction
⚾️ As we head into the third consecutive head-to-head between the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Hiroshima Toyo Carp, both teams arrive in vastly different form. The hosts have claimed victory in seven of their last eight outings, including both games in the current series. Meanwhile, the visitors are mired in a five-game losing skid-their worst run of the season. Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming Pawapuro matchup on 31 May at 04:00. The odds for this game are set at for the home side and for the visitors. Clearly, the numbers favour Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks here, but whether the majority predictions will play out remains to be seen-read on for our analysis.
Head-to-Head
📊 Here you can see a clear breakdown of the stats both teams bring into the upcoming clash. Their previous head-to-head meeting took place on 30 May 2026 during the Pawapuro tournament, ending in a 4-2 result.
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have racked up 50 wins overall, 35 of which came at home. Hiroshima Toyo Carp have claimed 18 victories, including 8 on the road. Notably, the Hawks are averaging 4.61 runs per game at home, while the visitors post an average of 2.77 runs per contest.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Team Overview
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have posted solid numbers over their last 10 games, recording 7 wins and 3 losses. On home turf, the team are unbeaten, claiming victory in all 5 of their recent outings. Notably, they average 5.5 runs scored per game while allowing just 3.1 runs on average.
Match Results: Fukuoka Softbank Hawks

Hiroshima Toyo Carp Team Overview
Heading into another crucial fixture, Hiroshima Toyo Carp have posted the following results over their last 10 games: 3 wins, including 2 on the road. They've suffered 7 defeats, with 3 of those coming away from home. Notably, the team averages 2.8 runs scored per game while conceding 3.7.
Match Results: Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Match Outcome Prediction
Trends- Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have won 7 of their last 8 games (Pawapuro).
- Hiroshima Toyo Carp are on a five-game losing streak (Pawapuro).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are showing impressive consistency on both sides of the ball: they have claimed seven wins in their last ten games, averaging 5.5 runs per outing, while their pitching staff has limited opponents to just 3.1 runs per game. In contrast, Hiroshima Toyo Carp are mired in a slump, dropping five straight and winning only three of their last ten, with their offense struggling to produce (just 2.8 runs per game).Additionally, the recent trend favors Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, who have come out on top in seven of their last eight matchups. This run of results highlights the home side’s strong momentum, while the visitors have failed to string together any meaningful positive stretches. The matchup scenario points toward Fukuoka dominating at home, thanks to their powerful lineup and disciplined pitching. The best bet here is a Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks win.
