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

CSKA Sofia host Qarabag 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 comes in the early stages of the 2026 European campaign and will be pivotal in deciding who progresses further in the competition.

With qualification on the line, both sides arrive with solid early-season form in Europe and a growing history against each other. The CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats already show a competitive matchup built across European qualifiers and club friendlies, and this encounter at a neutral-named national venue adds extra weight, as every goal and defensive action could determine who advances.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling series of competitive and friendly meetings 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 in the context of summer preparation matches. On 7 July 2021, the teams met in Fulpmes at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in a Friendlies Clubs fixture (Club Friendlies 3). CSKA Sofia were the home side and Qarabag the visitors, with the Azerbaijani team claiming a 1-0 away win after a goalless first half. That result set an early tone of Qarabag being comfortable against CSKA Sofia even away from home.

The rivalry continued in another friendly setting on 4 July 2023 in a Club Friendlies 5 match within the Friendlies Clubs competition. Again, CSKA Sofia hosted Qarabag. Qarabag led 1-0 at half-time and held that advantage to the final whistle, securing another 1-0 away victory. With two consecutive 1-0 wins on Bulgarian-designated soil in friendlies, Qarabag established a pattern of narrow, controlled successes over CSKA Sofia.

The first competitive meeting came on 23 July 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round at Azərsun Arena in Baku. Qarabag were at home this time, with CSKA Sofia travelling as the away side. The match finished Qarabag 0-0 CSKA Sofia, with a goalless first half and no breakthrough in regular time. This draw showed a more balanced contest under European pressure, breaking Qarabag’s run of wins but maintaining their unbeaten record in the head-to-head series. Overall, the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag timeline highlights Qarabag’s edge in earlier friendlies and a more evenly matched dynamic once competitive stakes were introduced.

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Qarabag’s slight advantage, but also the low-scoring nature of this fixture.

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 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
• 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, the available figures in the UEFA Europa League are based on their season to date. They have played 3 matches in the competition, with 2 wins and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten. Offensively, CSKA Sofia are averaging 1.7 goals per game, scoring 3 at home and 2 away, while conceding an average of 1.0 goal per match. Their games have tended to be open, with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded overall, and no defeats yet in European action.

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

Last 5 Qarabag Matches Results and Stats

Qarabag’s season to date in the UEFA Europa League also shows strong early form. Across 3 matches, they have 2 wins and 1 draw, and have yet to concede a goal. They have scored 6 times, averaging 2.0 goals per game, with 3 goals at home and 3 away. Defensively, Qarabag have been perfect so far, with three clean sheets, suggesting a very solid structure that has carried into their goalless home draw against CSKA Sofia.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The combined head-to-head record and current European form point to a finely balanced but tactically intriguing second leg. Historically, Qarabag hold the edge with 2 wins and 1 draw, and a 2-0 aggregate goal advantage across all meetings, including two 1-0 away victories in friendlies in matches hosted by CSKA Sofia. However, the most recent clash in the UEFA Europa League ended 0-0 in Baku, underlining how tight and cagey this fixture can become when qualification is at stake. Both teams are unbeaten in the competition this season, but Qarabag’s perfect defensive record contrasts with CSKA Sofia’s more open goal profile. Overall, the stats suggest a low-scoring, closely contested match in Sofia, with Qarabag’s historical control meeting CSKA Sofia’s home advantage and need to convert pressure into goals.

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