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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 the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku. This is a competitive European tie between two clubs that know each other from previous summer friendlies, now moving their duel onto the continental stage. The stakes are clear: progression in the Europa League pathway and a crucial early-season statement in European competition.

With both sides entering this phase already in strong Europa League form, the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats and context around this fixture suggest a finely balanced qualifying clash. Qarabag have been dominant both home and away so far in the 2026 Europa League campaign, while CSKA Sofia have also started with two wins from two. A place in the next qualifying round is on the line, adding extra weight to this meeting in Baku.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Qarabag and CSKA Sofia is built entirely on club friendlies, offering a small but telling sample ahead of this Europa League tie.

  • 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 begins with their first recorded friendly meeting on 7 July 2021 in Fulpmes. In that Club Friendlies 3 fixture, CSKA Sofia hosted but Qarabag came away with a 1-0 away victory. The match, played at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes, underlined Qarabag’s ability to travel and win, even when facing a traditional regional power like CSKA Sofia.

Their next confirmed encounter came on 4 July 2023 in another club friendly, this time in the Club Friendlies 5 round. Again, CSKA Sofia were designated as the home team and again Qarabag claimed a 1-0 win away from home. With CSKA Sofia trailing 0-1 at half-time and unable to respond, Qarabag completed a second consecutive clean-sheet victory in this pairing.

A further friendly between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag was scheduled for 27 June 2026 in Club Friendlies, but that match was cancelled and not played. As a result, the historical record ahead of this Europa League qualifier consists of two completed matches, both won 1-0 by Qarabag away to CSKA Sofia. While the sample size is limited, the existing Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia timeline shows a pattern of tight games edged by the Azerbaijani side.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers are narrow but consistent, with Qarabag holding a perfect record across the completed fixtures.

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 completed head-to-head matches recorded 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:

  • 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 available Europa League statistics for the 2026 season to date paint the picture of a side in excellent early form. They have played two matches in the competition, winning both, with one victory at home and one away. Offensively, Qarabag have averaged 3.0 goals per game, scoring 3 at home and 3 away, while maintaining complete defensive control with no goals conceded so far. Two clean sheets from two fixtures underline a strong balance between attack and defence at this stage of the campaign.

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

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

CSKA Sofia also arrive in the 2nd Qualifying Round with a perfect Europa League record in the 2026 season to date. They have played two matches, winning one at home and one away. Offensively, they have scored 5 goals across those games, 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, and are yet to register a clean sheet. This suggests a more open style of play compared with Qarabag, with CSKA Sofia’s matches featuring goals at both ends.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Qarabag hold a clear edge in this pairing, winning both recorded head-to-head matches against CSKA Sofia, each by a 1-0 scoreline and both away from home. The overall goal tally of 2-0 and the average goals per match underline Qarabag’s ability to control these encounters defensively while doing just enough in attack. The venue split is also notable: all completed meetings have been played with CSKA Sofia as the home side, and Qarabag have emerged victorious on both occasions.

In terms of current Europa League form, both clubs come into the tie with two wins from two, but the profiles differ. Qarabag have combined a prolific attack with a flawless defensive record, scoring 6 and conceding none, while CSKA Sofia have shown attacking quality with 5 goals scored but have allowed 3 at the other end and have yet to keep a clean sheet. Taken together, the head-to-head history and the early 2026 Europa League stats slightly favour Qarabag, particularly in terms of defensive solidity, although CSKA Sofia’s scoring record suggests they have the tools to test that resilience in Baku.

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

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