Yakult Swallows vs Hiroshima Carp: Match Review & Analysis
Post-Match Review
Hiroshima Carp edged Yakult Swallows 1-2 in this NPB (Japan) matchup.
An upset against the book: Hiroshima Carp were priced at 2.06 (46%) pre-kickoff, yet beat the favoured Yakult Swallows.
Before kickoff the market priced it: Yakult Swallows at 1.73 (54%), Hiroshima Carp at 2.06 (46%).
Form & Head-to-Head
Yakult Swallows bring 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5 (L-L-W-L-W, most recent first), averaging 3.2 runs scored and 4.0 conceded.
Hiroshima Carp bring 4 wins and 1 defeat from their last 5 (W-W-L-W-W, most recent first), averaging 3.0 runs scored and 1.8 conceded.
In 2 previous meetings, Yakult Swallows have won 0, drawn 0 and lost 2. Their most recent meeting finished 1-2 to Hiroshima Carp. Those meetings have averaged 8.5 runs.
Model vs Result
The market projected around 5-4 runs; the final score was 1-2.