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

Qarabag and CSKA Sofia meet at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku on 23 July 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC. It is a significant early test in continental competition, with both clubs aiming to build on strong starts to their European campaigns. The stakes are clear: a positive result here would give a major advantage in the battle to progress further in the Europa League qualifying path.

This fixture brings together two sides with perfect Europa League records so far this season, and the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats underline how both teams have been effective in front of goal. Qarabag have combined solid defensive work with prolific attacking numbers, while CSKA Sofia have shown they can edge tight, high-scoring contests. Against that backdrop, this qualifying tie has the profile of a tactically balanced but open encounter in Baku.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Qarabag and CSKA Sofia have met a limited number of times, but with a clear pattern emerging in favour of the Azerbaijani side.

• Previous meetings: 2
• Qarabag wins: 2
• Draws: 0
• CSKA Sofia wins: 0

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia timeline, all recorded meetings come from club friendlies, yet they still offer useful insight into how these teams tend to match up. Both encounters were played with CSKA Sofia as the designated home side, giving an interesting angle on how Qarabag have handled trips to neutral or away settings against the Bulgarian club.

The earliest match in the record was played on 7 July 2021 in the Friendlies Clubs competition, in the round listed as Club Friendlies 3 at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes. On that occasion, CSKA Sofia hosted Qarabag and the game finished CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag after 90 minutes. It was a tight contest on the scoreboard, with Qarabag doing just enough to secure a clean sheet and a narrow victory.

The most recent completed meeting came on 4 July 2023 in Friendlies Clubs, in the Club Friendlies 5 round, again with CSKA Sofia at home to Qarabag. The pattern from the earlier fixture repeated itself, as CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag was the final score, with Qarabag once more winning by a single goal and not conceding. Across these two friendlies, Qarabag have consistently controlled the defensive side of the matchup while finding a way to edge CSKA Sofia by the smallest of margins.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers provide a compact but clear picture of how these clubs have fared against each other so far.

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 figures come from their UEFA Europa League campaign season to date. They have played two matches in this competition, winning both, which underlines strong early-season form. Offensively, Qarabag have averaged 3.0 goals per match, scoring 3 goals at home and 3 away, while maintaining a perfect defensive record with no goals conceded so far. Two clean sheets in two games suggest a well-organised back line, complemented by an attack capable of decisive scoring bursts.

• 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’s Europa League numbers this season also indicate a positive start. They have played two matches, winning both, showing they can compete effectively in both home and away environments. In attack, CSKA Sofia have scored 5 goals in total, with 3 at home and 2 away, for an average of 2.5 goals per match. Defensively, they have conceded 3 goals, averaging 1.5 per game, which points to more open, higher-scoring contests compared with Qarabag’s matches. They have yet to record a clean sheet but have consistently found the net.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taking the historical and current numbers together, Qarabag enter this Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round fixture with both head-to-head and defensive advantages. The Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats show Qarabag have won both previous meetings, each by 1-0, and have yet to concede a goal against CSKA Sofia. In the current Europa League season, Qarabag combine a perfect record with a flawless defensive line, while CSKA Sofia’s form is also perfect but built on more open, higher-scoring games with goals at both ends. History points to Qarabag as the side that has consistently controlled this matchup, but CSKA Sofia’s attacking output this season suggests they are capable of challenging that pattern in Baku.

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