NPB· Season 2020
Match Summary
Yakult Swallows defeated Hanshin Tigers 9:5. The match was played in NPB 2020. League standings: Hanshin Tigers #2, Yakult Swallows #6.
Rivalry since 2024
Hanshin Tigers vs Yakult Swallows Head to Head Results· 50
Hanshin Tigers and Yakult Swallows have met 50 times — Hanshin Tigers won 30, Yakult Swallows won 18, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Hanshin Tigers leads the head-to-head with 30 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 357 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.14 per match (217 for the home side, 140 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 40 matches (80%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 46 games (92%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 10–5 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Hanshin Tigers sit #2 and Yakult Swallows are #6 in the NPB table heading into this match.
Central
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yomiuri Giants | GP120 | Won67 | Lost53 | Pts532:421 |
| #2 | Hanshin Tigers | GP120 | Won60 | Lost60 | Pts494:460 |
| #3 | Chunichi Dragons | GP120 | Won60 | Lost60 | Pts429:489 |
| #4 | Yokohama BayStars | GP120 | Won56 | Lost64 | Pts516:474 |
| #5 | Hiroshima Carp | GP120 | Won52 | Lost68 | Pts523:529 |
| #6 | Yakult Swallows | GP120 | Won41 | Lost79 | Pts468:589 |
Pacific
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | GP120 | Won73 | Lost47 | Pts531:389 |
| #2 | Chiba Lotte Marines | GP120 | Won60 | Lost60 | Pts461:479 |
| #3 | Seibu Lions | GP119 | Won58 | Lost61 | Pts479:543 |
| #4 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | GP120 | Won55 | Lost65 | Pts557:522 |
| #5 | Nippon Ham Fighters | GP120 | Won53 | Lost67 | Pts493:528 |
| #6 | Orix Buffaloes | GP119 | Won45 | Lost74 | Pts442:502 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 10 May 2026