Shiga vs Tokyo Sunrockers: match preview on 7 October 2026

Tokyo Sunrockers to win. They have won three of their last four matches with convincing margins, while Shiga are alternating results and have shown vulnerability on both ends of the floor.

Current form

Tokyo Sunrockers are building momentum. They beat Akita 86:76 and 90:63 at home, then defeated Chiba 95:79 before dropping a narrow 92:97 loss. Three victories in four games, with two of those wins by double-digit margins. They are averaging 90.75 points per game while conceding 78.75.

Shiga have been less consistent. They won 98:72 against Ryukyu on 4 October but lost 87:94 the day before. Away from home they beat Kyoto 81:77 then lost 94:95. Their five-match record shows two wins and three losses, with a scoring average of 85:82.2 per game.

Head-to-head

The two sides met twice in May. On 2 May Shiga won 88:81 at home, but on 3 May they lost 65:73 to Sunrockers in another home fixture. The previous meeting ended in a Sunrockers victory.

Shiga's weaknesses

Shiga's statistics from their last nine matches reveal a team that struggles with efficiency. They attempt 66 field goals per game but convert only 28.33, and their three-point percentage sits at 29.8 per cent. They commit 13.11 turnovers per game and draw 22.56 personal fouls. Their free-throw shooting is at 66.8 per cent.

What could change the outcome

Shiga need to improve their shooting efficiency significantly from distance. Their 29.8 per cent three-point conversion rate is well below a competitive standard, and a return to form in that area could swing a close game in their favour.

Confidence

62%