Match Overview

The Saitama Seibu Lions will host the Orix Buffaloes on April 25, 2025, at 18:00 KST at Seibu Dome in Saitama, Japan. This Pacific League showdown features two teams battling for early-season momentum. Seibu stands at a .500 record (9-9), while Orix leads the league with a strong 12-7 performance. Despite recent inconsistency, Seibu has shown flashes of brilliance, especially in tight games. Orix, on the other hand, comes in with excellent pitching depth and solid offensive firepower.

Team Key Players

For Seibu, Tatsuya Imai stands out with a stellar ERA of 0.84, controlling the mound and minimizing opposing batters’ opportunities. Offensively, Manaya Nishikawa and Ryoma Nishikawa have been vital, combining for over 40 RBIs and strong OBP.

From Orix, Hiroya Miyagi is the ace to watch, delivering a 1.50 ERA across several starts. Offensively, Kotaro Kurebayashi leads the charge with 24 RBIs, while Yutaro Sugimoto provides power from the outfield with a .604 SLG and consistent hitting.

Match Prediction

Pick: Over 7.5 Total Runs
With both teams showing offensive upside and capable batters throughout the lineup, this matchup leans toward a higher-scoring outcome. Orix’s firepower combined with Seibu’s improving offensive tempo makes this a potential over game, especially considering the hitters’ ballpark factor at Seibu Dome.