Odessa beat Khmelnytsky 44:32 in their Superleague match on 19 September 2026. The home side moved to third place with three points from one game, while the visitors remain sixth with zero points after their opening match ended level.
The result echoes their previous encounter in April, when Odessa won 46:21. This time the margin was slightly smaller at twelve goals, but the pattern of dominance remained clear. Khmelnytsky have struggled to score against Odessa in both meetings this season.
The visitors have shown signs of improvement in their recent games. They drew 29:31 against Avia Grade Constanta in May, a result that suggests they can be competitive in certain fixtures. However, their overall form has been inconsistent, with losses in other matches.
Odessa's recent results show a team finding its rhythm. They drew 35:38 and won 38:37 against Donbass Mariupol in early May, then secured victories against Avia Grade Constanta with scores of 36:25 and 39:31. The confidence from those performances appears to have carried into the Superleague campaign.
The standings tell a simple story after one round of matches. Odessa sit third with three points, while Khmelnytsky are sixth with none. The gap in points reflects the difference in results from their opening fixtures, though the table remains fluid with more matches to come.