NPB· Season 2026
Match Summary
Yakult Swallows defeated Chunichi Dragons 5:1. 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 352 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.04 per match (177 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.
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 | GP41 | Won25 | Lost16 | Pts149:145 |
| #2 | Hanshin Tigers | GP40 | Won23 | Lost17 | Pts161:136 |
| #3 | Yomiuri Giants | GP40 | Won22 | Lost18 | Pts130:134 |
| #4 | Yokohama BayStars | GP40 | Won19 | Lost21 | Pts160:154 |
| #5 | Hiroshima Carp | GP37 | Won13 | Lost24 | Pts109:122 |
| #6 | Chunichi Dragons | GP40 | Won14 | Lost26 | Pts134:152 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Orix Buffaloes | GP40 | Won23 | Lost17 | Pts143:145 |
| #2 | Seibu Lions | GP42 | Won23 | Lost19 | Pts161:137 |
| #3 | Nippon Ham Fighters | GP43 | Won21 | Lost22 | Pts178:162 |
| #4 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | GP39 | Won19 | Lost20 | Pts157:153 |
| #5 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | GP40 | Won18 | Lost22 | Pts125:136 |
| #6 | Chiba Lotte Marines | GP40 | Won17 | Lost23 | Pts129:160 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 18 May 2026