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

Qarabag host CSKA Sofia at 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 is a competitive step up from their previous encounters in friendly settings, and the Azerbaijani side will look to make home advantage count in front of their own supporters.

Both teams arrive in strong early-season European form, each having won both of their Europa League matches so far this season. With Qarabag showing a perfect defensive record and CSKA Sofia demonstrating attacking variety, this qualifier has the profile of a finely balanced tie. For anyone studying Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats, the blend of past friendly meetings and current European form offers a clear but nuanced picture of what to expect.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but one-sided head-to-head history in favour of Qarabag.

• 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 friendly meeting on 7 July 2021 in the competition listed as Friendlies Clubs, round Club Friendlies 3. Played at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes, CSKA Sofia were the home side on that occasion, but the Bulgarian club were edged out as CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag in a match that underlined the Azerbaijani side’s ability to manage tight contests away from home.

Their next recorded encounter came on 4 July 2023, again in Friendlies Clubs, this time in round Club Friendlies 5. CSKA Sofia were once more the designated home team, with Qarabag travelling as the visitors. The pattern repeated: CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag, with the visitors leading 1–0 at half-time and holding that advantage through to full-time. The repeat scoreline across two different friendly editions suggests Qarabag have consistently found ways to control these matchups, particularly by limiting CSKA Sofia’s attacking output.

A scheduled friendly on 27 June 2026 in the competition Friendlies Clubs, round Club Friendlies, with CSKA Sofia at home and Qarabag away, was cancelled and not played. As a result, the competitive context of this upcoming Europa League qualifier will be the first time these clubs meet in an official UEFA environment, but the existing friendly record still shapes the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia timeline as one where Qarabag have so far held the upper hand.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

Across their confirmed past meetings, the head-to-head numbers underline Qarabag’s edge, especially in terms of defensive solidity and efficiency in front of goal.

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:

• 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: -) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Qarabag Matches Results and Stats

For Qarabag, the available Europa League statistics for the 2026 season to date indicate a powerful start. They have played 2 matches, winning both, with 1 home and 1 away victory. Offensively, they are averaging 3.0 goals per game, scoring 3 at home and 3 away for a total of 6, while maintaining a perfect defensive record with 0 goals conceded overall. Two clean sheets from two fixtures underline strong organisation, and a common winning margin of 3-0 at home and 0-3 away suggests Qarabag are capable of dominating both at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium and on their travels.

• 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 come into this tie with a flawless Europa League record in the 2026 season to date. They have played 2 matches, winning both, split evenly between home and away. In attack, they have scored 5 goals across these fixtures, averaging 2.5 per match, with 3 goals at home and 2 away. Defensively, they have conceded 3 goals in total, averaging 1.5 per game, with 2 conceded at home and 1 away. While they have yet to keep a clean sheet, their ability to outscore opponents is clear, highlighted by a best home win of 3-2 and an away success of 1-2.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats, the historical record from friendlies leans clearly towards Qarabag, who have won both previous meetings by identical 1-0 scorelines, both away from home and without conceding. The goal data across those encounters shows Qarabag averaging 1.0 goal per game while preventing CSKA Sofia from scoring at all, with a 2-0 aggregate margin. The venue split adds an extra layer: all completed matches have been at CSKA Sofia’s ground, where Qarabag have been perfect. In the Europa League context this season, both sides arrive with 100% records, but Qarabag’s 6 goals scored and 0 conceded suggest a more balanced profile between attack and defence, compared with CSKA Sofia’s higher-scoring but more open 5-3 record. Overall, history points slightly towards Qarabag, particularly given their prior away successes and current defensive form, though CSKA Sofia’s attacking numbers ensure this qualifier remains competitively poised.

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