Superleague· Season 2026
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
The opening half belonged to Saratov on the scoreboard. The hosts reached the interval two goals ahead, with Vladislav Dobrynin and Artyom Ponomarev carrying much of the attacking load. Dobrynin finished with seven goals from nine attempts, while Ponomarev scored six from 13.
Kaustik's response came through the middle and left side of its attack. Kirill Akramov led all scorers with eight goals from 13 shots, Daniil Koltsov added six from seven, and Vladislav Aleksanyan contributed five from 10. Those numbers explain how the visitors overturned the deficit without needing a high-volume performance from every position.
The final 30 minutes went Kaustik's way, 15–12. That three-goal second-half margin was just enough to turn a two-goal half-time deficit into a one-goal victory.
Key performers
Kirill Akramov, Kaustik — The visitors' leading scorer with 8/13. His output gave Kaustik a dependable central attacking reference as the side chased down Saratov's interval lead.
Daniil Koltsov, Kaustik — Six goals from seven attempts meant an 86% conversion rate, the best efficiency among the match's high-volume scorers.
Vladislav Dobrynin, Saratov — Seven goals from nine shots and 2/2 from seven metres made him the hosts' most efficient major contributor.
Gleb Velikanov, Kaustik — The goalkeeper stopped 10 of Saratov's 22 shots on target, a 45% save rate, the clearest individual advantage in goal.
By the numbers
Saratov scored 29 from 45 attempts (64% shooting). Kaustik scored 30 from 52 attempts (58%). The raw efficiency favoured Saratov, but Kaustik created more chances and had a stronger second half. Velikanov's 45% save rate compared to Saratov's combined 33% was decisive. Saratov committed 15 turnovers to Kaustik's nine.
What it means
Kaustik take an early win in the preliminary stage of the 2026/27 Russian men's Superleague. Saratov leave with no points despite leading at half-time.
Saratov and Kaustik have met 29 times — Saratov won 19, Kaustik won 9, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Saratov leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 1839 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 63.41 per match (954 for the home side, 885 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 29 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 29 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Saratov are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 38–36 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 1 Sept 2026