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

Qarabag and CSKA Sofia meet in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round on 23 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku. This qualifying tie places Qarabag at home in a high-stakes European setting, where progress to the next round is on the line. For supporters and analysts alike, Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats provide a crucial guide to understanding how these sides match up when competitive European football is at stake.

The fixture brings together two clubs who have already crossed paths in friendly settings and now translate that familiarity into a more demanding continental context. With both teams entering this Europa League campaign in winning form in the competition so far, the stakes revolve around maintaining momentum, exploiting home advantage, and converting past experience into a place in the later qualifying rounds.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but clear pattern in the direct meetings between Qarabag and CSKA Sofia.

• 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 official data begins with a sequence of club friendlies, all played with CSKA Sofia as the nominal home team. These encounters, though not competitive in a tournament sense, still provide a useful benchmark for how the sides have matched up tactically and physically across different pre-season windows.

On 7 July 2021 in the Friendlies Clubs competition (round: Club Friendlies 3), CSKA Sofia hosted Qarabag at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes. The match finished CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag, with no half-time score recorded but a decisive full-time margin in favour of the Azerbaijani side. This result established Qarabag’s early edge in the head-to-head, showing their ability to win away from home even in a neutral or training-camp type setting.

The pattern repeated on 4 July 2023 in the Friendlies Clubs competition (round: Club Friendlies 5). Once again, CSKA Sofia were listed as the home team and Qarabag as visitors. The match ended CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag, with a half-time score of 0-1 and the same margin at full-time. History points to Qarabag’s consistency in these friendlies: two games, two 1-0 away wins, and no goals conceded. A later fixture scheduled for 27 June 2026 in the Friendlies Clubs competition (round: Club Friendlies), with CSKA Sofia again at home to Qarabag, was cancelled and therefore does not alter the competitive or friendly record between the teams.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats underline a narrow but one-sided head-to-head in favour of Qarabag.

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 most relevant form guide is their Europa League season to date. They have started the 2026 campaign strongly, winning both of their opening matches in the competition. Offensively, Qarabag have averaged 3.0 goals per game while keeping things extremely tight at the back with no goals conceded, suggesting a balanced side capable of controlling matches and converting chances, particularly with the stability of a consistent 4-2-3-1 setup.

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

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

CSKA Sofia also come into this Europa League tie with a perfect season-to-date record in the competition. They have won both of their matches, scoring a total of 5 goals and conceding 3. This points to a more open game profile: strong attacking output with an average of 2.5 goals scored per match, but also a defense that has been breached in both outings. Tactical flexibility is evident, with CSKA Sofia using both 4-3-1-2 and 3-5-2 formations across their two matches.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current European form suggest a finely balanced but nuanced matchup. In direct meetings, Qarabag hold a clear advantage with two 1-0 away wins over CSKA Sofia, having controlled both friendlies without conceding. The head-to-head goal figures and average goals per match underline Qarabag’s defensive solidity in this pairing. At the same time, both clubs arrive in the 2026 Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round with two wins from two, but with different profiles: Qarabag have combined prolific scoring with clean sheets, while CSKA Sofia have shown attacking quality but allowed goals at the other end. History points slightly towards Qarabag, especially now with home advantage at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, yet CSKA Sofia’s current offensive numbers ensure this tie remains competitive and tactically intriguing rather than one-sided.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia H2H Statistics updated on 18 July 2026.