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CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before July 30 Match

CSKA Sofia host Qarabag 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 comes in the early stages of European competition but already carries significant weight for both clubs’ continental ambitions. With progression and valuable coefficient points on the line, every detail in the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats could prove decisive.

The tie is finely poised after the first leg in Baku ended goalless, leaving this Sofia fixture as a straight shoot-out for a place in the next round. CSKA Sofia will rely on home support at the National Stadium Vasil Levski, while Qarabag arrive with strong recent defensive numbers in Europe. Within this context, the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats and historical record offer a clear, data-driven view of how this matchup has evolved across European qualifiers and club friendlies.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag shows a narrow advantage for the Azerbaijani side across competitive and friendly meetings.

  • Previous meetings: 4
  • CSKA Sofia wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Qarabag wins: 3

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag timeline, the rivalry has been shaped by a mix of friendlies and a crucial European qualifier. The earliest recorded clash in this dataset came on 7 July 2021 in Fulpmes, where CSKA Sofia hosted Qarabag in a Club Friendlies 3 match. Qarabag edged that encounter 1-0, setting an early pattern of tight, low-scoring contests between the two clubs.

The sides met again on 4 July 2023 in another friendly, this time in a Club Friendlies 5 fixture with CSKA Sofia again listed as the home team. Qarabag repeated the 1-0 scoreline, leading 1-0 at half-time and seeing out the result over 90 minutes. Those back-to-back friendly victories underlined Qarabag’s ability to manage games efficiently, even away from home, and hinted at a stylistic matchup where CSKA Sofia have struggled to break down the Azerbaijani champions.

The most recent chapter in this CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag timeline moved from friendlies into competitive stakes. On 23 July 2026, Qarabag hosted CSKA Sofia at Azərsun Arena in Baku in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. That first leg finished Qarabag 0-0 CSKA Sofia, with a half-time score of 0-0 as well. In a cagey contest decided by defensive discipline rather than attacking flair, neither side could find a breakthrough, leaving qualification to be decided in Sofia. A scheduled Club Friendlies meeting on 27 June 2026 between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag was cancelled and did not contribute to the on-pitch history.

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight Qarabag’s edge in results and goal output, while also confirming how tight most of these matches have been.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: CSKA Sofia 0 - 3 Qarabag
  • Average Goals per Match: CSKA Sofia 0.00 vs Qarabag 0.75

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
  • 27 June 2026: CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies (Match Cancelled)
  • 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: not specified) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

For CSKA Sofia, the most relevant performance indicators come from their UEFA Europa League campaign season to date. They have played 3 matches in this competition, with 2 wins and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten so far. Offensively, CSKA Sofia average 1.7 goals per game, scoring 5 times in those 3 fixtures, while conceding 3 goals at an average of 1.0 per match. Their home games have been more open, with 3 goals scored and 2 conceded, while away fixtures have been tighter. One clean sheet and one match without scoring underline an element of inconsistency in both penalty areas.

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

Last 5 Qarabag Matches Results and Stats

Qarabag’s season to date in the UEFA Europa League has been built on defensive solidity. Across 3 matches, they have 2 wins and 1 draw, also unbeaten in the competition. They have scored 6 goals (2.0 per game on average) and, crucially, have yet to concede, with 3 clean sheets from 3 fixtures. At home they have scored 3 and conceded 0, while away from home they have also scored 3 without reply, reflecting a balanced strength in both environments. Despite one match where they failed to score, Qarabag’s overall form points to a side that controls games and protects its goal exceptionally well.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats, the Azerbaijani side hold the upper hand in the head-to-head record, with 3 wins and 1 draw and a combined goal tally of 3-0. Qarabag have twice travelled to face CSKA Sofia in friendlies and won both by a single goal, while the competitive meeting in Baku in the UEFA Europa League ended in a goalless draw. Season to date in Europe, both teams are unbeaten with identical records of 2 wins and 1 draw, but Qarabag’s perfect defensive record and higher scoring rate offer a slight statistical edge. Even so, the goalless first leg and the pressure of a decisive qualifier in Sofia suggest a finely balanced contest where small margins, rather than historical dominance, are likely to decide who progresses.

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

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