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Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

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 have started the 2026 campaign strongly and now look to convert that early momentum into progress on the continental stage. With both sides already showing attacking intent in the competition, the stakes are clear: a positive first-leg result here could heavily shape the outcome of the qualifying tie.

Beyond the immediate qualification objective, this match also carries significance for ranking and confidence as both teams push to establish themselves deeper into the Europa League path. Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats from their previous meetings suggest a competitive but clearly tilted matchup, and both coaches will be well aware that early control of the tie in Baku could be decisive before any return fixture. The neutral odds market also reflects Qarabag’s strong home status, but CSKA Sofia arrive with their own winning form in Europe this season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but telling head-to-head sample between Qarabag and CSKA Sofia, dominated so far by the Azerbaijani side.

  • 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 friendlies begins with a meeting on 7 July 2021 in the Club Friendlies 3 bracket. Played at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes, CSKA Sofia were listed as the home team and Qarabag as the visitors. That encounter ended CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag, establishing an early pattern of Qarabag being able to edge tight matches between the two sides, even away from home.

Their next recorded clash came on 4 July 2023 in the Club Friendlies 5 competition. Once again, CSKA Sofia were the designated home side and Qarabag the away team. The scoreline repeated the broader trend: CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag. Qarabag led 1-0 at half-time and held that advantage through full time, underlining their ability to manage a lead and maintain defensive solidity throughout the 90 minutes.

A further fixture was scheduled for 27 June 2026 in the Club Friendlies competition, with CSKA Sofia at home to Qarabag. However, that match was cancelled and not played, so it does not alter the statistical balance of the rivalry. As a result, the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia timeline is compact but consistent: two completed friendlies, both won 1-0 by Qarabag away from home, giving the Azerbaijani club a perfect record in this pairing heading into their first Europa League meeting.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers provide a concise but clear picture of Qarabag’s superiority so far in this matchup.

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:

  • 27 June 2026: CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag (Match Cancelled) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies
  • 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 – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Qarabag Matches Results and Stats

For Qarabag, the most relevant indicators come from their Europa League season to date. They have played 2 matches in the 2026 UEFA Europa League, winning both, with a perfect defensive record. Qarabag have scored 6 goals across those fixtures and conceded none, averaging 3.0 goals scored per match and 0.0 against. This combination of high attacking output and clean sheets points to a side entering this qualifier with strong momentum, especially in terms of control and balance across the pitch.

  • 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 arrive in good shape based on their Europa League season to date. They have played 2 matches in the 2026 UEFA Europa League, winning both. Offensively, they have produced 5 goals (an average of 2.5 per match), while conceding 3 (1.5 per match). Unlike Qarabag, CSKA Sofia have not kept a clean sheet yet in this European campaign, but they have consistently found the net both at home and away, suggesting an open, attack-minded approach that could make this tie tactically intriguing.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, the head-to-head record between Qarabag and CSKA Sofia is brief but one-sided, with Qarabag winning both completed matches, each by a 1-0 scoreline away from home and without conceding. The overall goals tally of 2-0 and an average of 1.0 goals per match for Qarabag versus 0.0 for CSKA Sofia reinforces the impression of Qarabag’s defensive control in this pairing. Coming into the 23 July 2026 Europa League qualifier, both teams are on perfect winning runs in the competition, but Qarabag combine that current form with a flawless H2H record and home advantage at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium. CSKA Sofia’s stronger attacking numbers this season suggest they can pose more questions than in previous friendlies, yet the existing stats lean slightly towards Qarabag maintaining their upper hand in this fixture.

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

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