CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

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 return leg in World competition brings the Azerbaijani champions to Bulgaria after the opening match of the tie in Baku, setting up a decisive evening under the lights in Sofia. For anyone studying CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats, this fixture offers a clear test of European pedigree at a crucial early stage of the 2026 campaign.

With progression to the next Europa League qualifying phase on the line, both clubs know that a strong performance here can shape their entire continental season. CSKA Sofia will look to capitalise on home advantage at National Stadium Vasil Levski, while Qarabag arrive with a reputation for solidity and clean sheets in this season’s competition. The stakes are straightforward: advance and keep the group stage dream alive, or see European hopes cut short in the qualifiers.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling head-to-head history between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag across European qualifiers and club friendlies.

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 sequence of friendlies that established an early pattern in this matchup. On 7 July 2021, the sides met in Fulpmes at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in a Club Friendlies 3 fixture. CSKA Sofia hosted but were edged 0-1 by Qarabag in a tight contest that set an initial tone of Qarabag’s ability to manage games away from home.

Their next recorded meeting came on 4 July 2023 in another friendly, this time in a Club Friendlies 5 match with CSKA Sofia again listed as the home side. Qarabag once more claimed a 0-1 away victory, leading 0-1 at half-time and preserving that advantage to full time. These back-to-back 0-1 results underlined Qarabag’s defensive discipline and efficiency in low-scoring encounters against the Bulgarian club.

The rivalry then moved from preparation matches into competitive stakes in the UEFA Europa League. On 23 July 2026, the clubs faced each other in Baku at Azərsun Arena in the 2nd Qualifying Round. Qarabag were at home in this first leg, and the match finished Qarabag 0-0 CSKA Sofia, with the half-time score also 0-0. That goalless draw added a new layer to the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag timeline: for the first time CSKA avoided defeat, but Qarabag maintained their record of not conceding a goal in this fixture across all completed meetings.

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats highlight a matchup dominated by Qarabag’s defensive control and narrow margins on the scoreboard.

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: -) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

For CSKA Sofia, the available Europa League record in 2026 points to a solid, unbeaten start to the campaign. In this competition season to date, they have played 3 matches, winning 2 and drawing 1, with no defeats. Offensively, CSKA Sofia have scored 5 goals, averaging 1.7 per match, while conceding 3 at an average of 1.0 per game. Their home matches have been high scoring at both ends, with 3 goals scored and 2 conceded in a single home fixture, while away from home they have combined tighter attacking output with improved defensive numbers.

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

Last 5 Qarabag Matches Results and Stats

Qarabag enter this second leg with an equally strong Europa League profile in 2026. Season to date in this competition, they have also played 3 matches, winning 2 and drawing 1, and remain unbeaten. Their key strength has been defensive resilience: Qarabag have yet to concede a goal in the Europa League this season, with 0 goals against and an average of 0.0 conceded per match. In attack, they have scored 6 goals at an average of 2.0 per game, including a 3-0 home win and a 0-3 away victory, underlining their capacity to dominate both at home and on the road.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the limited but revealing head-to-head sample, CSKA Sofia are still searching for their first goal and first win against Qarabag, with the historical record showing 2 Qarabag victories and 1 draw, and a 2-0 aggregate goal edge to the Azerbaijani side. The venue split reinforces this pattern: Qarabag have twice won as the away team against CSKA Sofia, and held them to a 0-0 draw in Baku in their only competitive meeting so far. Current Europa League form in 2026 suggests a finely balanced tie on results alone, with both teams unbeaten and posting two wins and one draw, but Qarabag’s perfect defensive record and higher scoring rate give them a slight statistical edge. Even so, CSKA Sofia’s strong attacking numbers at home this season and the backing of National Stadium Vasil Levski mean the historical trends will be firmly tested when these sides meet again.

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