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, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. This qualifying tie places two in-form sides from the early stages of the 2026 continental campaign against each other, both coming into the competition with perfect records so far.

The stakes are clear: progression in the UEFA Europa League and the financial and sporting benefits that come with a deeper run in Europe. With both clubs showing strong early form in the tournament, this fixture has the profile of a finely balanced qualifying clash, and many observers will turn to Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats to understand where the historical and current edges might lie.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Qarabag and CSKA Sofia have met a limited number of times, but with a clear pattern in the results so far.

• 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, the rivalry is built entirely on friendly encounters prior to this first competitive meeting in the UEFA Europa League. Both recorded matches took place in club friendlies, offering a small but telling sample of how these teams have matched up on neutral and non-competitive stages.

The first available meeting came on 7 July 2021 in the competition listed as Friendlies Clubs, round Club Friendlies 3, at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes. On that occasion, CSKA Sofia were the designated home side, but the scoreline read CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag after full time, with no half-time score recorded. Qarabag managed to edge that contest away from home, setting an early tone in this head-to-head.

Their next recorded encounter was on 4 July 2023, again in Friendlies Clubs, this time in the round labelled Club Friendlies 5, with CSKA Sofia once more the home team and Qarabag the visitors. The match finished CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag, with Qarabag leading 1–0 at half-time and maintaining that margin to the final whistle. Across these two fixtures, Qarabag consistently found a way to win by the same scoreline, while CSKA Sofia failed to score in either match. A later friendly arranged for 27 June 2026 in Friendlies Clubs, round Club Friendlies, with CSKA Sofia at home and Qarabag away, was cancelled and therefore does not contribute to the competitive or friendly statistical record.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats underline Qarabag’s narrow but perfect edge in this small sample of matches.

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 previous head-to-head matches played 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:

• 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 most relevant indicators come from their UEFA Europa League season to date. In this 2026 campaign, Qarabag have played 2 matches, winning both, with 1 home and 1 away victory. Offensively, they have been prolific, scoring 6 goals in total, averaging 3.0 goals per match both home and away, while maintaining a perfect defensive record with no goals conceded and 2 clean sheets. This combination of high scoring output and defensive solidity suggests strong momentum heading into the tie.

• 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 UEFA Europa League season to date also shows a perfect record, with 2 wins from 2 fixtures, split evenly between home and away. They have scored 5 goals in total, averaging 3.0 goals at home and 2.0 away, for an overall average of 2.5 goals per match. Defensively, they have conceded 3 goals across these games, an average of 1.5 per match, indicating more vulnerability at the back compared with Qarabag, but still a side capable of outscoring opponents in open contests.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current form paint a clear statistical picture. Historically, Qarabag have dominated the limited head-to-head series, winning both previous meetings against CSKA Sofia by 1–0 scorelines, both away from home, and keeping clean sheets in each. The goal totals and averages underline Qarabag’s control of those encounters, with 2 goals scored and none conceded. In the present UEFA Europa League season, both clubs arrive with perfect records, but Qarabag’s numbers are more imposing: 6 goals scored and 0 conceded from 2 matches, compared with CSKA Sofia’s 5 scored and 3 conceded. With the added factor of home advantage at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, the trends lean slightly towards Qarabag, though CSKA Sofia’s own winning form suggests a competitive and tactically demanding qualifying tie.

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