Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before July 2026 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 European tie brings together two clubs who know each other from previous summer friendlies, but this time the stakes are far higher with progression in continental competition on the line.

The match is part of the 2026 Europa League campaign, where both sides have started strongly. Qarabag arrive with two wins from two qualifiers, scoring six goals without conceding, while CSKA Sofia also boast a perfect record with two victories and five goals scored. With both teams in winning form, this fixture gains extra intrigue, and many fans will be looking closely at Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats to understand how their past meetings might shape this crucial qualifier.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but clear sample of prior Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia head-to-head meetings, all in 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 some insight into how these teams match up. Both recorded matches in the archive were neutral or non-competitive friendlies with CSKA Sofia as the designated home side.

On 7 July 2021 in the competition listed as Friendlies Clubs (round: Club Friendlies 3), CSKA Sofia hosted Qarabag at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes. The Bulgarian side were unable to make home advantage count, as the match finished CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag. No half-time score is recorded, but the full-time result underlined Qarabag’s ability to manage and edge tight encounters.

The most recent completed meeting came on 4 July 2023, again in Friendlies Clubs (round: Club Friendlies 5), with CSKA Sofia once more designated as the home team against Qarabag. This fixture ended CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag, with Qarabag leading 1–0 at half-time and preserving that advantage through full-time. Across these friendlies, history points to Qarabag as the more efficient and clinical side in this pairing, and the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia timeline so far has been defined by narrow but controlled wins for the Azerbaijani club.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers between the sides remain limited, but they still offer 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: (no previous head-to-head matches played here)
• 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 (including friendlies):

• 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 indicators come from their Europa League season to date. They have played two matches in the 2026 Europa League, winning both. Offensively, Qarabag have been prolific with six goals scored (three at home and three away), averaging 3.0 goals per match. Defensively, they have been flawless so far, conceding zero goals and keeping clean sheets in both fixtures. Their form line in the competition stands at two straight wins, underlining strong early momentum at both ends of the pitch.

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

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

CSKA Sofia also enter this tie on a positive Europa League run. In the 2026 season so far, they have played two matches, winning both. They have scored five goals (three at home and two away), averaging 2.5 goals per game, while conceding three (2.0 at home and 1.0 away), for an average of 1.5 goals against. That profile suggests a more open style than Qarabag’s, with CSKA Sofia combining attacking productivity with a defense that still allows chances.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Qarabag hold the edge in this pairing. The head-to-head record in friendlies shows two wins from two, both away from home, with a combined score of 2–0 and an average of 1.0 goal scored per match against CSKA Sofia while keeping clean sheets. The venue shift to Tofiq Bahramov Stadium for this Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round leg adds a new dimension, as this will be their first recorded meeting with Qarabag as the home side.

Season to date in the Europa League, Qarabag’s numbers are particularly impressive: two wins, six goals scored, and none conceded, suggesting a balanced, controlled approach that has translated into dominance at both ends. CSKA Sofia’s two wins and five goals scored indicate they have the attacking tools to trouble opponents, but three goals conceded in the same span point to more vulnerability at the back. Overall, the historical Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats and the early 2026 Europa League form both lean slightly towards Qarabag, especially given their defensive solidity and perfect head-to-head record. However, CSKA Sofia’s own winning form ensures this qualifier remains a competitive and tactically intriguing contest.

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