The SMBC Japan Series 2025 kicks off at MIZUHO PayPay Dome on the 25th. On the 24th, CS Fuji TV ONE's "Professional baseball News" featured commentators passionately discussing their predictions for the winner and loser and the key points of the series.

Yosuke Hiraishi, who appeared as a commentator, predicted that Softbank would be crowned Japan's champion with a 4-3 record. "I was unsure about how many wins and losses they would have, but I thought that Softbank would have to go all out to win. I do feel like if it was a close game, The Tigers would have the advantage, but...I don't think it's going to be an easy decision," he said, still predicting Pacific League champions would win.

Fellow commentator Toshiaki Imae also predicted that Softbank would be crowned Japan's champion with a 4-3 record. "I don't think it will be decided easily. Both teams have good pitcher and good batting lineups, so I think it will be a close race. Central League and Pacific League, as in the interleague games, Pacific League always seems to gain momentum, so even though I'm from Pacific League, I think Softbank will do well," he commented.

The Central and Pacific League champions will face off in this season's Japan Series. Don't take your eyes off the showdown that begins today.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2025"