NPB· Season 2026
Match Summary
Nippon Ham Fighters defeated Rakuten Gold. Eagles 5:3. The match was played in NPB 2026. League standings: Nippon Ham Fighters #3, Rakuten Gold. Eagles #5.
Rivalry since 2024
Nippon Ham Fighters vs Rakuten Gold. Eagles Head to Head Results· 50
Nippon Ham Fighters and Rakuten Gold. Eagles have met 50 times — Nippon Ham Fighters won 31, Rakuten Gold. Eagles won 17, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Nippon Ham Fighters leads the head-to-head with 31 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 335 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.70 per match (199 for the home side, 136 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 38 matches (76%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 42 games (84%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 8–7 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Nippon Ham Fighters sit #3 and Rakuten Gold. Eagles are #5 in the NPB table heading into this match.
Central Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yakult Swallows | GP43 | Won26 | Lost17 | Pts154:148 |
| #2 | Hanshin Tigers | GP42 | Won24 | Lost18 | Pts165:139 |
| #3 | Yomiuri Giants | GP42 | Won24 | Lost18 | Pts133:134 |
| #4 | Yokohama BayStars | GP42 | Won19 | Lost23 | Pts161:158 |
| #5 | Hiroshima Carp | GP39 | Won15 | Lost24 | Pts113:123 |
| #6 | Chunichi Dragons | GP42 | Won14 | Lost28 | Pts137:161 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seibu Lions | GP44 | Won25 | Lost19 | Pts170:142 |
| #2 | Orix Buffaloes | GP42 | Won24 | Lost18 | Pts147:149 |
| #3 | Nippon Ham Fighters | GP45 | Won22 | Lost23 | Pts187:170 |
| #4 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | GP41 | Won20 | Lost21 | Pts163:156 |
| #5 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | GP42 | Won18 | Lost24 | Pts128:147 |
| #6 | Chiba Lotte Marines | GP42 | Won18 | Lost24 | Pts134:165 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 21 May 2026