CSKA Moscow Women began their Superleague campaign with a 32:23 win against Krasnodar on 10 September 2026. The result puts the hosts on the board first, though both sides sit at level points in the opening standings. And here's the thing — neither team has played a league match yet this season, so this sets the tone rather than shifts positions.
Recent form suggests CSKA were the favourites. They beat Rostov-Don 38:37 in early September, a scoreline that hints at their attacking intent. Krasnodar, meanwhile, have been edging closer matches against Dynamo-Sinara and Chermorochka throughout May, winning three of five but losing two. Things came to a head today when the gap between those trajectories became clear.
The prediction market had CSKA at 67 per cent confidence, and they delivered on that expectation. To be fair, Krasnodar did not disappear — they have shown they can grind out narrow results. But against a side that scored 38 goals just days earlier, the difference in quality showed through.
What matters now is not the number of goals but what this means for the table. CSKA take the early lead with a statement win. Krasnodar will look to recover from a defeat that came quicker than expected. By then, the league will have proper shape — for now, this is just the first chapter.