NPB· Season 2026
Match Summary
Orix Buffaloes defeated Fukuoka S. Hawks 2:1. The match was played in NPB 2026. League standings: Orix Buffaloes #2, Fukuoka S. Hawks #3.
Rivalry since 2024
Orix Buffaloes vs Fukuoka S. Hawks Head to Head Results· 50
Orix Buffaloes and Fukuoka S. Hawks have met 50 times — Orix Buffaloes won 16, Fukuoka S. Hawks won 32, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Fukuoka S. Hawks leads the head-to-head with 32 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 352 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.04 per match (135 for the home side, 217 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 35 matches (70%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 43 games (86%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 9–10 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Orix Buffaloes sit #2 and Fukuoka S. Hawks are #3 in the NPB table heading into this match.
Central Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yakult Swallows | GP42 | Won26 | Lost16 | Pts154:146 |
| #2 | Hanshin Tigers | GP41 | Won23 | Lost18 | Pts161:137 |
| #3 | Yomiuri Giants | GP41 | Won23 | Lost18 | Pts131:134 |
| #4 | Yokohama BayStars | GP41 | Won19 | Lost22 | Pts160:155 |
| #5 | Hiroshima Carp | GP38 | Won14 | Lost24 | Pts110:122 |
| #6 | Chunichi Dragons | GP41 | Won14 | Lost27 | Pts135:157 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seibu Lions | GP43 | Won24 | Lost19 | Pts167:140 |
| #2 | Orix Buffaloes | GP41 | Won23 | Lost18 | Pts145:148 |
| #3 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | GP40 | Won20 | Lost20 | Pts162:154 |
| #4 | Nippon Ham Fighters | GP44 | Won21 | Lost23 | Pts181:168 |
| #5 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | GP41 | Won18 | Lost23 | Pts126:141 |
| #6 | Chiba Lotte Marines | GP41 | Won18 | Lost23 | Pts132:162 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 20 May 2026