CSKA Moscow 2 claimed a 86-70 victory away to Barnaul in the Russian Super League on 12 October 2026. The result leaves the visitors seven points clear of the hosts in the standings after both sides have played 26 games. Barnaul remain rooted to 14th place with four wins and no draws, while CSKA Moscow 2 hold seventh with fifteen victories.
The visitors carried momentum into this fixture following a 88-77 win over Rusichi Kursk on 8 October. Barnaul had only managed a draw against Ufa in their previous outing, and the loss extends a difficult run that includes defeats to Temp Sumz Revda and Ufa earlier in October. The hosts have now lost 22 of 26 matches this season.
We had called for an away success with 57 per cent confidence, and the visitors delivered on that assessment. CSKA Moscow 2 controlled the tempo from the opening period, building a lead that Barnaul could never threaten to close. The 16-point margin reflected a comfortable performance rather than a tight contest.
The visitors' recent form shows wins against Rusichi Kursk and Tambov, though they also dropped points against Dom-Springs Izhevsk. Barnaul's record since April includes a 94-75 victory over Tambov, but their last three league matches have produced only one point from a draw. The gap between the two sides in the table remains significant.
CSKA Moscow 2's position in seventh place keeps them within reach of the top half, while Barnaul's 14th-place standing reflects a season that has not gone to plan. The hosts have not recorded a draw in 26 games, and the visitors have now extended their lead over the lower-ranked side.
