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Chunichi Dragons vs Yakult Swallows

19 April 2022 at 10:00

Match Summary

Yakult Swallows defeated Chunichi Dragons 12:4. The match was played in NPB 2022. League standings: Chunichi Dragons #6, Yakult Swallows #1.

Rivalry since 2024

Chunichi Dragons vs Yakult Swallows Head to Head Results· 50

Chunichi Dragons and Yakult Swallows have met 50 times — Chunichi Dragons won 26, Yakult Swallows won 23, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Chunichi Dragons leads the head-to-head with 26 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 351 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.02 per match (176 for the home side, 175 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 37 matches (74%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 43 games (86%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–12 in 2026.

Total goals
351 · 7.0/match
Both scored
37/50 · 74%
Over 2.5
43/50 · 86%

Recent Meetings

17/05/26NPB
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15/05/26NPB
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26/04/26NPB
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25/04/26NPB
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24/04/26NPB
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05/04/26NPB
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04/04/26NPB
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03/04/26NPB
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11/03/26NPB
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10/03/26NPB
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Highest-scoring game: 712 v 2026

Standings

Chunichi Dragons sit #6 and Yakult Swallows are #1 in the NPB table heading into this match.

Central

1Yakult Swallows619:566
GP143Won80Lost63
2Yokohama BayStars497:534
GP143Won73Lost70
3Hanshin Tigers489:428
GP143Won68Lost75
4Yomiuri Giants548:589
GP143Won68Lost75
5Hiroshima Carp552:544
GP143Won66Lost77
6Chunichi Dragons414:495
GP143Won66Lost77

Pacific

1Fukuoka S. Hawks555:471
GP143Won76Lost67
2Orix Buffaloes490:458
GP143Won76Lost67
3Seibu Lions464:448
GP143Won72Lost71
4Rakuten Gold. Eagles533:522
GP143Won69Lost74
5Chiba Lotte Marines501:536
GP143Won69Lost74
6Nippon Ham Fighters463:534
GP143Won59Lost84

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 10 May 2026