The Sun League s Life and Death Night! The Kamashima Devils play against the Hornets Iron Formation at home

At 17:00 on August 16, 2025, the focus match between the Japanese J League, Kashima Kamens, and Kasumi Kasumi Soccer Stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture, faces the Fukuoka Hornets. The two teams competing for the AFC Champions League playoff qualification have different styles, and the results of this game may directly affect the standings of the Kanto teams.

Kashima Antlers' condition has continued to heat up recently, and they have remained unbeaten in the last ten rounds of the league. The "4-3-3" pass control system carefully created by the coach is getting better, and the continuous shots of the midfield iron triangle have achieved an 87% pass success rate. It is worth noting that its home deterrence is the power of its home deterrence. This season, it has won 10 wins and 2 draws in 12 home games, and its attacking firepower averages 2.4 goals per game is the best in the J League. Brazilian striker Carvalho and new international player Yuto Morita have become more and more tacit in the forward line combination, and the two have led nearly 80% of the team's sports game goals.

The Fukuoka Hornets continue their distinguished defensive counterattack skills, and the steel defense line with the least goals conceded in the league is commendable. The team's original "5-4-1" flexible defensive system operates smoothly, and the three central defenders have completed 218 key clearances this season. However, the offensive end exposed the hidden danger of insufficient breaking ability, and 3 of the last five games were not won. There is a secret hidden on the bench, and the mixed-blood winger Tatsu Yamamoto who returned from studying abroad is also ready to go. The 6 goals he created after his substitute are the team's ace.

Comprehensive analysis and judgment, Kashima Antlers are expected to dominate the rhythm of the game with their home momentum and delicate pass control. The score is expected to be 2-0 or 3-1, and Kashima Antlers will continue the myth of unbeaten at home with overwhelming control ability.