NPB· Season 2026
Match Summary
Yakult Swallows defeated Chunichi Dragons 8:5. The match was played in NPB 2026. 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 345 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.90 per match (173 for the home side, 172 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.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Chunichi Dragons sit #6 and Yakult Swallows are #1 in the NPB table heading into this match.
Central Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yakult Swallows | GP40 | Won25 | Lost15 | Pts149:137 |
| #2 | Hanshin Tigers | GP39 | Won22 | Lost17 | Pts158:135 |
| #3 | Yomiuri Giants | GP39 | Won21 | Lost18 | Pts126:131 |
| #4 | Yokohama BayStars | GP39 | Won19 | Lost20 | Pts157:150 |
| #5 | Hiroshima Carp | GP36 | Won13 | Lost23 | Pts108:119 |
| #6 | Chunichi Dragons | GP39 | Won13 | Lost26 | Pts126:152 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Orix Buffaloes | GP39 | Won23 | Lost16 | Pts143:143 |
| #2 | Seibu Lions | GP41 | Won23 | Lost18 | Pts157:132 |
| #3 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | GP38 | Won19 | Lost19 | Pts154:149 |
| #4 | Nippon Ham Fighters | GP42 | Won20 | Lost22 | Pts173:158 |
| #5 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | GP39 | Won17 | Lost22 | Pts121:133 |
| #6 | Chiba Lotte Marines | GP39 | Won16 | Lost23 | Pts127:160 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026