Why am I facing higher-ranked players without extra points for a win?

The displayed rank and the rating used to make matches can be different things. If your underlying rating is higher than your current badge suggests, the system may place you with stronger opponents while your visible rank catches up. That’s one possible explanation, not something the opponent badges alone can confirm.

Likewise, a system might calculate point gains using your rating relative to your current rank, rather than handing out a special bonus whenever the other team has higher badges. One match won’t tell you much about which explanation applies.

I wouldn’t treat Gold or Platinum labels as proof that each win should pay extra. The system may be matching on a separate skill estimate, and the visible labels may not show the full picture. If the matches feel fair and you’re winning, the rank may simply need more games to reflect your results.

If you keep seeing the same pattern, note your wins, losses, and point changes over a stretch of games. That’ll be more useful than judging the climb from one opponent’s badge.