CSM București is set to host Sola HK on Sunday, October 18, at 17:00, in a crucial sixth-round match of the Champions League. Following their victory against Esbjerg, the “tigroaicele” seek to add two more points to their tally. Their current form and historical matchups provide insight for fans and bettors alike. The game will take place at the Sala Polivalentă “Ioan Kunst-Ghermănescu” in the capital.
After five rounds, CSM București currently sits in fourth place in Group A with six points, tied with Borussia Dortmund. FTC leads the group with ten points, followed closely by Esbjerg and Brest, both on eight points. Sola HK is in seventh place, yet to earn any points, giving the hosts an opportunity to remain close to the top three, while the Norwegians aim for their first positive result.
Victory Over Esbjerg Ends European Losing Streak
CSM București triumphed in their last match against Esbjerg, winning 34-31 and handing the Danes their first loss this season. This success came after two away defeats: 32-35 against Borussia Dortmund and 23-24 against Ferencvarosi. In their opening two matches, the Bucharest team secured victories with scores of 37-29 against Krim and 36-26 at home against Buducnost.
Encouragingly, CSM has maintained a perfect home record, winning both matches and scoring 70 goals. Conversely, Sola has lost all five of their European fixtures, most recently falling 22-23 to Buducnost after a 27-32 defeat at home to Dortmund. The narrow margin in their last match indicates that the Norwegians are close to earning their first points.
Recent domestic results add context: CSM drew 32-32 against Minaur Baia Mare on October 15, while Sola managed a 25-25 draw with Byasen after five consecutive wins in the Norwegian league.
Two Direct Wins and a Special Reunion for Novak
CSM București has won both encounters with Sola from last season: 38-30 in Norway on November 8, 2025, and 34-31 in Bucharest a week later. The 72 goals scored in these meetings highlight a favorable benchmark for the hosts’ offense.
This match holds special significance for Kristina Sirum Novak, who will face her former team. After recovering from an injury, she scored four goals against Esbjerg in her first appearance of this Champions League season.
Leading into this round, Valeriia Maslova is CSM’s top scorer with 30 goals, followed by Daria Dmitrieva with 25. For Sola, Frida Brandbu Andersen leads with 29 goals. The challenge for CSM is to leverage their home advantage and the confidence gained from the win against Esbjerg to secure another victory, while preventing their opponents from seizing any initiative.
