Mito Hollyhock VS Kashima Antlers

Waterfront Antlers are hampered by a shortage of players. They're likely to set up a deep - lying defensive block at home, sacrificing ball - possession. The whole team will focus on defense and look for scoring opportunities through counter - attacks and set - pieces. Their depleted defense may easily make mistakes when facing the high - intensity attacks from Kashima Antlers. However, driven by the derby spirit, they'll fight tooth and nail to get points. Kashima Antlers will still dominate ball - possession on the road. They'll apply high - pressure pressing to continuously put stress on Waterfront's defense. By using wide - area stretching and middle - lane penetration, they'll create shooting opportunities. They'll keep bombarding Waterfront's goal. But they need to beware of a counter - attack from the opponents if they fail to break through the defense after a long - term siege.