Nagoya Whale 8 is playing at home and has a certain advantage in strength and form. Although Kyoto Immortals are playing on the road, their defense ability and quick counterattack are also a highlight. Combining the strength and form of the two teams, it is predicted that this match may end in a narrow win or a draw for Nagoya Whale Eight.
Core players:
Nagoya Whale Eight:
Naohui Maeda
- The striker is a key point of attack for Nagoya Whalehawks, and his speed and shooting ability is a huge headache for opposing defenses.
Hasegawa Tomoya
- At the heart of the midfield, his organization and passing ability play a vital role in Nagoya Whale Hachi's offensive and defensive transitions.
Kyoto Immortals:
Uttarka
- Forward, his individual ability and sense of smell in front of the goal is an important guarantee of the Kyoto Immortals offensive end.
Fukuoka Daizin
- At the heart of the defense, his defensive solidity and experience are very important to the Kyoto Immortals defense.
Injury situation:
Nagoya Whale Eight:
Yamasaki Ryohei (1944-), Japanese politician, prime minister 2007-2010
- Expected to miss the game due to a hamstring injury.
Satō Shūjin (1954-), Japanese writer, translator and art collector
- Sprained ankle, questionable.
Kyoto Immortals:
Matsuda Tenma
- Strained calf muscle, not expected to play.
Keisuke Honda
- Knee injury, availability not yet determined.
Tactical Style:
Nagoya Whale Eight:
Nagoya Whale Eight usually adopts a 4-2-3-1 formation that emphasizes ball control and quick attacking. The team creates attacking opportunities through ball control in the midfield and flexible running by the front players, while relying on solid defense from the back line to counter counter the opponent's counter-attacks.
Kyoto Immortals:
Kyoto Immortals prefer to use a 4-4-2 formation that focuses on overall defense and quick counterattacks. The team uses interceptions and quick passes in the midfield to push the ball forward quickly, utilizing the speed and individual ability of the strikers to find breakthrough opportunities.
Recent team performance:
Nagoya Whale Eight:
Nagoya Whale Eight has performed well in their last five matches, with three wins, one draw and one loss. The team has a lot of firepower on the offensive end and a solid defense, and is in good shape overall.
Kyoto Immortals:
Kyoto Immortals have a relatively stable performance with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. The team has performed well on the defensive end, but the stability on the offensive end still needs to be improved. They will need to be at their best for the away game.
