Quick Answer
Does this page predict NPB championship probability?
No. It avoids unsupported probabilities and betting odds, and instead compares standings, win percentage, games behind, run differential, and remaining games.
- Run differential is context for team strength.
- Remaining games and max wins show comeback range.
- Official championship clinches require official confirmation.
Data Accuracy and Methodology
Check the data-updated time at the top of the page and verify final official announcements when precision matters.
- Standings, records, winning percentage, games behind, and remaining games are organized from the current public dataset.
- Remaining games use 143 regular-season games minus games played.
- Winning percentage is wins divided by wins plus losses; draws are not included in the percentage calculation.
- Magic, clinch, and probability wording is context for the race, not an official final determination.
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Championship Race Table
| League | Rank | Team | Pct | GB | Run diff | Left | Max wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central League | 1 | Yomiuri Giants | .548 | - | -3 | 79 | 113 |
| Central League | 2 | Tokyo Yakult Swallows | .540 | 0.5 | -14 | 79 | 113 |
| Central League | 3 | Hanshin Tigers | .532 | 1 | 21 | 80 | 113 |
| Central League | 4 | Yokohama DeNA BayStars | .419 | 8 | -25 | 79 | 105 |
| Central League | 5 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp | .390 | 9.5 | -19 | 81 | 104 |
| Central League | 6 | Chunichi Dragons | .349 | 12.5 | -25 | 79 | 101 |
| Pacific League | 1 | Saitama Seibu Lions | .641 | - | 61 | 77 | 118 |
| Pacific League | 2 | Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks | .587 | 3.5 | 53 | 80 | 117 |
| Pacific League | 3 | Orix Buffaloes | .556 | 5.5 | 7 | 79 | 114 |
| Pacific League | 4 | Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters | .552 | 5.5 | 26 | 76 | 113 |
| Pacific League | 5 | Chiba Lotte Marines | .500 | 9 | -34 | 79 | 110 |
| Pacific League | 6 | Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles | .371 | 17 | -48 | 80 | 103 |
Related Race Pages
The championship race is clearer when read with magic number, playoff picture, and remaining-games pages.