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

CSKA Sofia and Qarabag meet on 30 July 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC at the National Stadium Vasil Levski in Sofia. The tie is finely balanced after the first leg in Baku, and this return fixture will decide who progresses further in the 2026 continental campaign. With both clubs aiming to secure a place in the main phase of European competition, the stakes are significant for their season objectives and coefficient ambitions.

This clash adds another chapter to a growing European and friendly rivalry, making CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats particularly relevant for assessing how the sides match up. While the Europa League context raises the pressure, previous encounters in both competitive and friendly settings provide a useful guide to the dynamics between these two clubs ahead of the decisive night in Sofia.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Qarabag have held a clear upper hand in the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag head-to-head meetings so far.

• 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 documented terms with their friendly encounters, which have consistently leaned in favour of the Azerbaijani side. On 7 July 2021, the teams met in Fulpmes in a Club Friendlies 3 fixture. CSKA Sofia hosted that match but were edged out 0-1 by Qarabag in a game that underlined the visitors’ ability to manage tight contests away from home.

Their next recorded meeting came on 4 July 2023 in another friendly, this time in a Club Friendlies 5 fixture with CSKA Sofia again listed as the home side. Qarabag repeated the outcome, winning 0-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That match reinforced a pattern of Qarabag keeping CSKA Sofia scoreless while doing just enough in attack to secure narrow victories.

The rivalry then moved onto a higher competitive stage in the UEFA Europa League. On 23 July 2026, Qarabag hosted CSKA Sofia at Azərsun Arena in Baku in the 2nd Qualifying Round. The match finished 0-0, with the half-time score also 0-0, marking the first draw between the clubs and the first time CSKA Sofia avoided defeat in this fixture. That result leaves the tie open heading into Sofia, but the historical trend still shows Qarabag as the side that has generally controlled the matchup.

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers underline Qarabag’s advantage, particularly in terms of defensive control and efficiency in low-scoring games.

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 statistics for the 2026 season to date indicate a solid start in continental competition. Across 3 matches, they are unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw. At home, they have played 1 match, scoring 3 goals and conceding 2, while away they have been more controlled, scoring 2 and conceding just 1. Their overall scoring rate stands at 1.7 goals per game, with 1.0 goal conceded on average, suggesting a balanced side capable of both creating and allowing chances.

• 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 Europa League 2026 season to date shows a similarly strong platform. In 3 matches, they have also recorded 2 wins and 1 draw, with a particularly impressive defensive record. They have scored 6 goals in total, averaging 2.0 per match, while remarkably not conceding a single goal so far. At home, they have 3 goals for and 0 against; away, they have also scored 3 without reply. This combination of consistent attacking output and perfect defensive numbers underlines why Qarabag approach the second leg in Sofia with confidence.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season form suggest a finely poised but subtly tilted matchup. Historically, Qarabag lead the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats with 2 wins and 1 draw, a 2-0 aggregate goal advantage, and two away victories at CSKA Sofia’s ground in friendly settings. In the current Europa League campaign, both teams are unbeaten, yet Qarabag’s defensive record stands out with three clean sheets in three matches, while CSKA Sofia have shown more openness at the back but maintain a positive goal difference. The goalless draw in Baku indicates that the competitive gap may be narrowing, but the combination of Qarabag’s historical edge, their proven ability to win in Sofia, and their flawless defensive numbers gives them a slight statistical lean, even as home advantage and CSKA Sofia’s attacking output keep this tie very much in the balance.

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