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CSM Bucuresti W (Rou) vs Sola W (Nor) Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1814:00
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Match Prediction
Expected score: CSM Bucuresti W (Rou) 34-27 Sola W (Nor)
CSM Bucuresti W (Rou)DrawSola W (Nor)
CSM Bucuresti travel to face Sola in the Champions League Women on 18 October, a fixture that pits the competition's fourth-placed side against a team still searching for its first win. The Romanians have established themselves as genuine contenders in Europe's elite club competition, while the Norwegian outfit faces an uphill battle to salvage their campaign.
Team form
CSM Bucuresti W (Rou)
CSM Bucuresti have been in commanding form across all competitions. Over their last five matches, they have won every game, scoring 38.0 goals per game and conceding just 25.4. Their Champions League record in particular stands out: victories over Buducnost (36–26) and Krim (37–29) demonstrate their ability to dominate European opponents. The hosts sit fourth in the standings with 6 points from 5 matches, having lost only twice so far.
Sola W (Nor)
Sola's European campaign has been difficult. They remain pointless after five Champions League matches, with a record of five consecutive defeats. Their recent outings against Ferencvaros (25–28), Esbjerg (25–28) and Brest Bretagne (25–29) show a consistent pattern: competitive starts that unravel into narrow losses. Over their last five games across all competitions, Sola have scored 29.8 goals per game but conceded 28.6, indicating a fragile defensive structure. A domestic win over Follo offers limited reassurance at this level.
Head-to-head
This is the first meeting between the two sides.
Key factors
The gulf in recent performance is stark. CSM Bucuresti's attacking potency—averaging 38 goals per game—will test a Sola defence that has conceded nearly 29 per game in their last five outings. The hosts' defensive discipline, holding opponents to 25.4 goals per game, should prove difficult for a Sola attack that has managed only 25 goals in their last three Champions League fixtures. Sola's winless record in Europe is a warning sign; they have not yet found a formula to compete at this level, and the step up from Norwegian domestic handball to Champions League intensity remains evident. CSM's experience and consistency in Europe contrasts sharply with Sola's struggle to adapt.
Prediction
CSM Bucuresti are clear favourites. The hosts' superior form, higher scoring rate and defensive solidity all point in their direction. Sola have yet to register a point in this competition and face an opponent that has won every match in their last five games. The Romanians' ability to score freely while keeping opponents at bay should prove decisive. While Sola are capable of scoring in the mid-to-high 20s, they are unlikely to trouble a CSM side that has conceded fewer than 26 goals per game recently.
CSM Bucuresti should win this match. The hosts' dominance in form and structure makes them strong favourites, though Sola's domestic pedigree means they will not arrive without threat. Expect a controlled home victory that extends CSM's winning run and leaves Sola's European hopes hanging by a thread.
Match info
Tournaments:
Champions League Women(2026)
Type
Cup
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
CSM Bucuresti W (Rou)
D
W
W
L
L
Sola W
D
L
W
L
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ferencvaros W | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Esbjerg W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 |  Brest Bretagne W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 |  CSM Bucuresti W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 |  BVB Dortmund W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 |  Sola W | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 7 |  Buducnost W | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 8 |  Krim W | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 1 |  Metz W | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| 2 |  Gyor W | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| 3 |  Bistrita W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 |  Storhamar W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 |  Odense W | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 |  Podravka W | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 7 |  NFH W | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 |  Blomberg-Lippe W | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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