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CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag: Head-to-Head Stats Before Match

CSKA Sofia and Qarabag meet at National Stadium Vasil Levski in Sofia on 30 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. The tie is finely poised after the first leg in Baku, and this return match in Bulgaria will decide who advances further in the 2026 continental campaign. With both sides already showing strong early-season form in Europe, the stakes are significant for club coefficients, prize money, and momentum heading into the new season.

This fixture adds another chapter to a developing continental rivalry, and interest in CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats is high as supporters look for any edge ahead of the decisive 90 minutes. CSKA Sofia have already demonstrated attacking potential in this Europa League season, while Qarabag arrive with an impressive defensive record. With progression to the next qualifying round on the line, every detail of the head-to-head record could matter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling history between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag across European qualifiers and club friendlies.

  • Previous meetings: 3
  • CSKA Sofia wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Qarabag wins: 2

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Timeline & Historical Context

The CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag timeline begins in friendly competition and has evolved into a meaningful European contest. The earliest recorded meeting came on 7 July 2021 in Fulpmes, when CSKA Sofia hosted Qarabag in a Friendlies Clubs match in the round labelled Club Friendlies 3. On that occasion, Qarabag claimed a 1-0 away victory, setting an early pattern of narrow, controlled wins for the Azerbaijani side.

The sides met again on 4 July 2023 in another Friendlies Clubs fixture, this time in the round Club Friendlies 5, with CSKA Sofia once more designated as the home team. Qarabag again emerged victorious, winning 1-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result reinforced Qarabag’s ability to manage games effectively away from home against CSKA Sofia, keeping clean sheets while doing just enough in attack.

Their rivalry moved into competitive territory on 23 July 2026 in Baku, when Qarabag hosted CSKA Sofia at Azərsun Arena in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. The match finished 0-0, with a goalless first half and no breakthrough in the second. That draw marked CSKA Sofia’s first non-defeat against Qarabag and introduced a more balanced competitive dimension to the head-to-head, with European progression now at stake rather than pre-season preparation.

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers underline Qarabag’s slight historical edge, but also show how tight and low-scoring this pairing has been.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: CSKA Sofia 0 - 2 Qarabag
  • Average Goals per Match: CSKA Sofia 0.00 vs Qarabag 0.67

Venue Split Performance:

  • At CSKA Sofia's stadium: 2 matches played here — CSKA Sofia won 0 (as home side), Qarabag won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Qarabag's stadium: 1 match played here — Qarabag won 0 (as home side), CSKA Sofia won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag last results in recent competitive and friendly fixtures:

  • 23 July 2026: Qarabag 0-0 CSKA Sofia (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 2nd Qualifying Round
  • 4 July 2023: CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag (Half-time: 0-1) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 5
  • 7 July 2021: CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag (Half-time: -) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

For CSKA Sofia, the available numbers from the current UEFA Europa League campaign highlight a positive start to the season to date. Across 3 matches in this competition, CSKA Sofia have 2 wins and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 3, indicating a reasonably productive attack but a defense that can be tested, especially at home where they have both scored and conceded in their single fixture so far.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 Qarabag Matches Results and Stats

Qarabag’s season to date in the UEFA Europa League is equally strong in terms of results, but built on a more defensive foundation. Over 3 matches, Qarabag have also recorded 2 wins and 1 draw, without a single defeat. They have scored 6 goals and, crucially, have yet to concede, with 3 clean sheets from 3 games. Qarabag have been effective both at home and away, scoring 3 goals in each setting and maintaining a perfect defensive record.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats point to a finely balanced but tactically contrasting contest. Qarabag hold the clear edge in the head-to-head record with 2 wins and 1 draw, and have yet to concede a goal in three meetings, including the goalless first leg in Baku. Their season-to-date Europa League form, featuring 6 goals scored and none conceded, reinforces the image of a side that is difficult to break down and clinical when chances arise.

CSKA Sofia, however, come into this decisive home leg unbeaten in the competition, with 2 wins and 1 draw and a more open goal profile of 5 scored and 3 conceded. While history shows they have not yet scored against Qarabag, their current attacking averages suggest they are capable of creating opportunities, especially in Sofia. Overall, the trends lean slightly toward Qarabag in terms of historical control and defensive solidity, but CSKA Sofia’s positive European form and home advantage keep this tie finely poised ahead of kick-off.

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag H2H Statistics updated on 25 July 2026.

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