Live Betting - Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs Yomiuri Giants February 21, 2026
Who is favored to win in Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs Yomiuri Giants?
Tokyo Yakult Swallows are favored to win with odds of 1.95 over Yomiuri Giants at 1.85, thanks to their strong recent form with 4 wins in the last 5 preseason games and key hitter Munetaka Murakami in top shape with 5 home runs this month. Yomiuri Giants have struggled lately, losing 3 of their last 5, making the Swallows the clear pick with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs Yomiuri Giants?
The match starts at 4:00 AM UTC on February 21, 2026, which is 1:00 PM JST at the Tokyo Dome.
Where is Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs Yomiuri Giants being held?
The game is at Tokyo Dome in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan, an indoor stadium with coordinates 35°42′20″N 139°45′07″E, home to the Yomiuri Giants hosting about 70 games yearly and with a capacity over 55,000.
Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs Yomiuri Giants prediction & odds - who wins?
Prediction favors Tokyo Yakult Swallows to win with moneyline odds of 1.95 on DexWin, supported by their 4-1 record in the last 5 matchups against Giants and superior batting average of .285 in recent preseason play versus Giants' .260.
What is the head to head record between Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs Yomiuri Giants?
In head-to-head records over the last 10 meetings, Yomiuri Giants lead 6-4, but Swallows have won 3 of the last 5 including a 5-3 victory last preseason; average runs per game is 7.8 with Giants scoring 4.2 on average.