Công an Hà Nội vs Kashima Antlers — match summary
Asia · AFC Champions League Elite · kick-off 13 Oct 2026 19:15
Full time · score 0-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Công an Hà Nội 64 · Kashima Antlers 40
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Công an Hà Nội 44 · Kashima Antlers 43
Shots on target 4-1 · corners 4-1 · possession 50-50
NextGOAL tip: Kashima Antlers -1 · 3 stars
In this AFC Champions League Elite match, Công an Hà Nội host Kashima Antlers. The two teams come from different leagues and different countries, meeting in a continental cup in a different context from the league games each side is used to. Công an Hà Nội just won 2-0 in their own competition, while Kashima Antlers just won 3-0 in the Japanese league. Both come in on a winning run, the difference being only the size of the margin they managed. The hosts get to play at home but must face an opponent with a tighter game shape, while Kashima Antlers, based on the expected lineup, will likely field a side that controls the rhythm in midfield. This game is likely to see Kashima Antlers dominate the attacking play more and try to score from the first half. If they score first, the hosts will have to open up and trade blows in the second half, which will be the period when Kashima Antlers have gaps to score more.