NPB· Season 2026
Match Summary
Seibu Lions defeated Orix Buffaloes 4:1. The match was played in NPB 2026. League standings: Seibu Lions #2, Orix Buffaloes #1.
Rivalry since 2024
Seibu Lions vs Orix Buffaloes Head to Head Results· 50
Seibu Lions and Orix Buffaloes have met 50 times — Seibu Lions won 23, Orix Buffaloes won 27, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Orix Buffaloes leads the head-to-head with 27 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 287 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.74 per match (125 for the home side, 162 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 35 matches (70%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 44 games (88%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 10–5 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Seibu Lions sit #2 and Orix Buffaloes are #1 in the NPB table heading into this match.
Central Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yakult Swallows | GP44 | Won27 | Lost17 | Pts157:149 |
| #2 | Hanshin Tigers | GP44 | Won26 | Lost18 | Pts180:150 |
| #3 | Yomiuri Giants | GP44 | Won24 | Lost20 | Pts138:144 |
| #4 | Yokohama BayStars | GP44 | Won20 | Lost24 | Pts166:164 |
| #5 | Hiroshima Carp | GP42 | Won16 | Lost26 | Pts121:134 |
| #6 | Chunichi Dragons | GP44 | Won15 | Lost29 | Pts150:171 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Orix Buffaloes | GP44 | Won26 | Lost18 | Pts160:153 |
| #2 | Seibu Lions | GP46 | Won25 | Lost21 | Pts172:150 |
| #3 | Nippon Ham Fighters | GP47 | Won23 | Lost24 | Pts192:183 |
| #4 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | GP43 | Won21 | Lost22 | Pts176:164 |
| #5 | Chiba Lotte Marines | GP44 | Won20 | Lost24 | Pts139:167 |
| #6 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | GP44 | Won18 | Lost26 | Pts132:154 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 24 May 2026