CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag: Head-to-head Stats and Historical Overview

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 fixture will decide who progresses in the 2026 continental campaign. With both sides showing strong early-season form in Europe, the stakes are high for a place in the next qualifying round.

This clash adds another chapter to a developing European rivalry, and many fans will be looking closely at CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats to gauge where the edge might lie. Both teams have started the Europa League season unbeaten, combining solid defensive organisation with effective attacking play. The setting in Sofia and the knockout nature of the qualifier only heighten the importance of this encounter.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag points to a narrow advantage for the Azerbaijani side across competitive and friendly meetings.

Previous meetings: 4
CSKA Sofia wins: 0
Draws: 1
Qarabag wins: 3

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Timeline & Historical Context

The CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag timeline begins in friendly competition and has gradually moved into higher-stakes European fixtures. The earliest recorded meeting came on 7 July 2021 in Fulpmes, in a Friendlies Clubs match (Club Friendlies 3). On that occasion, CSKA Sofia hosted but Qarabag claimed a 1-0 away win, setting an early pattern of the Azerbaijani side performing well even on foreign soil.

Their next encounter was another friendly, this time on 4 July 2023 in a Club Friendlies 5 fixture. Once again CSKA Sofia were listed as the home team, and once again Qarabag emerged victorious, this time 1-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. Those back-to-back friendly wins underlined Qarabag’s ability to manage tight, low-scoring games against the Bulgarian club.

The rivalry then stepped up into official UEFA competition. On 23 July 2026, the teams met in Baku at Azərsun Arena in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. Qarabag were at home but could not break down CSKA Sofia, with the match finishing 0-0 after a goalless first half and full-time. That result marked CSKA Sofia’s first draw in this head-to-head, and their first clean sheet against Qarabag, slightly shifting the dynamic of what had previously been one-sided friendlies. A scheduled club friendly on 27 June 2026 between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag was cancelled and therefore does not contribute to the competitive narrative.

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical breakdown of this head-to-head shows Qarabag with the better results, but CSKA Sofia have begun to close the gap in competitive play.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: CSKA Sofia 0 - 3 Qarabag
Average Goals per Match: CSKA Sofia 0.00 vs Qarabag 0.75

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
27 June 2026: CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag – Friendlies Clubs Club Friendlies (Match Cancelled)
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 Europa League statistics for the 2026 season to date indicate a solid start. Across three matches in the competition, they remain unbeaten with two wins and one draw. Offensively, they have scored 5 goals, averaging 1.7 per match, while conceding 3, an average of 1.0 against. At home in Europe they have been involved in high-scoring games, with 3 goals scored and 2 conceded in a single home fixture, while away they have been more controlled, scoring 2 and conceding 1 across two matches. Their form line of WWD underlines a positive trajectory heading into this decisive qualifier.

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

Last 5 Qarabag Matches Results and Stats

Qarabag’s Europa League 2026 season to date also shows strong form, matching CSKA Sofia’s WWD record over three matches. They have been particularly impressive defensively, with 3 clean sheets in 3 games and no goals conceded so far in the competition. In attack, they have scored 6 goals, averaging 2.0 per match, with a notable balance between home and away output: 3 goals at home and 3 away. Their biggest home win has been 3-0, while their standout away result is a 3-0 victory, underlining their threat on the road. The combination of a perfect defensive record and consistent scoring makes them a formidable opponent in this tie.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag head-to-head, history leans slightly towards the Azerbaijani side, who have three wins from four meetings and a 3-0 aggregate goal advantage. Qarabag’s ability to win twice as the away team in earlier friendlies and their current run of clean sheets in the Europa League suggest a robust, well-organised unit. However, CSKA Sofia’s recent European form, including an unbeaten Europa League start and a hard-earned 0-0 draw in Baku on 23 July 2026, shows that the gap is narrowing. With CSKA Sofia now hosting the decisive leg and both teams carrying positive momentum, the statistical trends point to a tight, tactically controlled contest rather than a high-scoring shootout, with small margins likely to decide who advances.

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