Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Stats: Head-to-Head Record
Qarabag host CSKA Sofia at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku on 23 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. This European tie brings together two clubs who know each other from previous club friendlies, but now meet in a far more competitive environment. With progression to the next stage of the Europa League at stake, every detail in the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats could prove decisive.
Both teams arrive in this qualification campaign in strong early-season form. Qarabag have started their Europa League season with two wins from two, scoring freely and keeping clean sheets, while CSKA Sofia also boast a perfect record in the same competition, combining attacking threat with enough resilience to advance. Against that backdrop, this fixture at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium looks like a finely balanced test where the historical Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats add an extra layer of intrigue.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a small but clear history between Qarabag and CSKA Sofia from club friendlies.
- Previous meetings: 2
- Qarabag wins: 2
- Draws: 0
- CSKA Sofia wins: 0
Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Timeline & Historical Context
The Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia timeline in competitive terms is just beginning, but their friendly encounters already offer a snapshot of how these teams tend to match up. All available meetings come from club friendlies, where CSKA Sofia were listed as the home side on each occasion and Qarabag travelled as the visitors.
On 7 July 2021, CSKA Sofia and Qarabag met in a Friendlies Clubs match in Fulpmes at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes. CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag was the final score in that Club Friendlies 3 fixture, with the visitors edging a tight contest. Although half-time details are not recorded, the result underlined Qarabag’s ability to manage a neutral or away environment against the Bulgarian side.
Their next recorded friendly came on 4 July 2023 in another Friendlies Clubs clash, this time in the Club Friendlies 5 round. Again, CSKA Sofia were at home on the teamsheet and Qarabag the away side. The match finished CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag, with the half-time score at 0–1 and no further goals after the interval. That repetition of a 1–0 away win suggests Qarabag have historically been effective at controlling these head-to-head encounters, even when CSKA Sofia are nominally the hosts. A later friendly scheduled for 27 June 2026 in the Club Friendlies round, with CSKA Sofia at home and Qarabag away, was cancelled and therefore does not contribute to the official Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia timeline.
Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers are limited but still provide a useful statistical snapshot ahead of this Europa League qualifier.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Qarabag 2 - 0 CSKA Sofia
- Average Goals per Match: Qarabag 1.00 vs CSKA Sofia 0.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Qarabag's stadium: 0 matches played here — Qarabag won 0 (as home side), CSKA Sofia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At CSKA Sofia's stadium: 2 matches played here — CSKA Sofia won 0 (as home side), Qarabag won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 04 July 2023: CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag (Half-time: 0-1) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 5
- 07 July 2021: CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag (Half-time: -) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Qarabag Matches Results and Stats
For Qarabag, the available Europa League statistics for the 2026 season to date point to a side in excellent early form. They have played two matches in the competition, winning both, with one victory at home and one away. Offensively, Qarabag are averaging 3.0 goals per game overall, scoring 3 goals in their home fixture and 3 away, while defensively they have yet to concede, delivering clean sheets in both outings. The combination of high scoring and a perfect defensive record underlines strong balance on both sides of the ball at this stage of the campaign.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)
Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats
CSKA Sofia also come into this tie with a flawless Europa League record in the 2026 season to date. They have played two matches in the competition, winning once at home and once away. In attack, CSKA Sofia have scored 5 goals across these fixtures, averaging 2.5 goals per game, with 3 goals at home and 2 away. Defensively, they have conceded 3 goals in total, an average of 1.5 per match, which suggests a more open style of play compared to Qarabag’s shutout record. While they have yet to keep a clean sheet, their ability to outscore opponents has carried them through the early rounds.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical record and current form set up a compelling Europa League qualifier. Historically, Qarabag have a perfect head-to-head record against CSKA Sofia, winning both recorded friendlies by 1–0 away from home and keeping clean sheets in each. The overall goals breakdown in the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats favours the Azerbaijani side, with 2 goals scored and none conceded across those encounters, and the venue split highlights Qarabag’s success even when CSKA Sofia are listed as the home team. In the present season, both clubs have started strongly in the Europa League, but Qarabag’s combination of prolific scoring and a flawless defensive record contrasts with CSKA Sofia’s more open matches, where they score regularly but also concede. History points slightly towards Qarabag as the more controlled and defensively solid side in this matchup, while CSKA Sofia’s attacking numbers ensure this remains a competitive tie with potential for a high-quality contest at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium.
Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia H2H Statistics updated on 18 July 2026.
