CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Head-to-Head Stats Before July 30 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. This second-leg clash will decide which side advances further in the continental competition, with CSKA Sofia enjoying home advantage in Bulgaria’s national stadium.

With the tie finely poised after the first leg in Baku, this fixture gains extra weight in the qualifying campaign. Both teams arrive with solid early-season records in Europe, and interest around CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats is high as analysts look to the historical record and current form to gauge which club holds the edge heading into this decisive meeting.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling series of competitive and friendly encounters between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag.

• 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 with a friendly clash on 7 July 2021 in Fulpmes. In that Club Friendlies 3 encounter, CSKA Sofia hosted Qarabag at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes. The Azerbaijani side prevailed 1-0, with the scoreline locked at 0-0 at half-time in a tight pre-season contest before Qarabag found the decisive goal after the break.

The next chapter came on 4 July 2023 in another friendly, this time labelled Club Friendlies 5. Once again CSKA Sofia were the designated home team against Qarabag. Qarabag repeated their success with another narrow victory, winning 1-0. The visitors led 1-0 at half-time and held that advantage through to full-time, underlining a pattern of Qarabag edging low-scoring games in this matchup.

The rivalry moved onto a higher competitive stage on 23 July 2026, when the clubs met in Baku in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round at Azərsun Arena. Qarabag were at home, CSKA Sofia away, and the first leg finished 0-0, with the half-time score also 0-0. That result marked the first draw between the sides and ensured that the return leg in Sofia would be decisive. With two Qarabag wins in friendlies and a goalless Europa League draw, the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag timeline suggests Qarabag have historically had the edge, but the European tie remains open after the stalemate in Azerbaijan.

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight Qarabag’s slight historical superiority, but also a generally tight scoring profile between the clubs.

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 matches played here — Qarabag won 0 (as home side), CSKA Sofia won 0 (as away side), 1 draws

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag last results in recent competitive 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: 0-0) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

For CSKA Sofia, Europa League form in the 2026 season to date has been encouraging. Across 3 matches in this competition, they are unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw. Offensively, they have scored 5 goals, averaging 1.7 per game, while conceding 3, an average of 1.0 per match. At home in Europe, CSKA Sofia have been involved in high-scoring contests, scoring 3 and conceding 2 in a single home fixture, while away they have been tighter, with 2 goals for and 1 against. Their record includes one clean sheet and one match in which they failed to score, underlining some variability in attack but solid overall momentum.

• 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 campaign in 2026 also shows strong early form. Over 3 matches, they have recorded 2 wins and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten. Their attack has been productive, with 6 goals scored at an average of 2.0 per game, and their defensive record is outstanding, with 0 goals conceded so far. At home, Qarabag have scored 3 and conceded none in 2 fixtures, while away they have produced a 3-goal performance without conceding. They have kept clean sheets in all three Europa League outings, and although they have failed to score once, their combination of solid defence and efficient attack makes them a robust opponent.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Qarabag hold the upper hand in this matchup with 2 wins from 3 meetings and no defeats, and they have yet to concede a goal against CSKA Sofia across those fixtures. The goal tally of 2-0 in Qarabag’s favour and their perfect clean-sheet record underline a pattern of low-scoring games where the Azerbaijani side has been marginally superior. However, the 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round leaves the current tie finely balanced. Both teams enter the return leg in Sofia unbeaten in the 2026 Europa League season, each with 2 wins and 1 draw. CSKA Sofia’s stronger home scoring profile contrasts with Qarabag’s impeccable defensive record in Europe. The historical and current CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats suggest a tight, tactical contest, with fine margins likely to decide who progresses.

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