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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 is a competitive European tie, adding extra weight to the usual pre-season feel that has characterised previous encounters between these clubs. With both sides already showing strong early form in the 2026 Europa League campaign, the stakes are clear: taking control of the tie in the first leg could be decisive for progression.

This fixture brings together two teams who have started the Europa League season with perfect records. Qarabag have won both of their matches so far, scoring 6 goals and conceding none, while CSKA Sofia also come into this tie with two wins from two, scoring 5 and conceding 3. Against this backdrop, the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats and historical meetings from their friendly clashes offer a useful reference point, even if this is a step up in competitive intensity.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Qarabag and CSKA Sofia have met a limited number of times, all in club friendlies, with Qarabag holding the clear upper hand 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, all recorded meetings come from friendly matches. The earliest available clash in the record took place on 7 July 2021 in the competition listed as Friendlies Clubs, round Club Friendlies 3, at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes. CSKA Sofia were the home side that day but fell 0-1 to Qarabag in a match that underlined the Azerbaijani club’s effectiveness in controlled, pre-season style contests.

The rivalry resumed on 4 July 2023 in another Friendlies Clubs fixture, this time in the round labelled Club Friendlies 5, again with CSKA Sofia at home and Qarabag away. The pattern repeated: CSKA Sofia 0-1 Qarabag, with Qarabag leading 1-0 at half-time and maintaining that advantage to full time. Across these two friendlies, Qarabag consistently managed to edge tight games away from home, suggesting a tactical comfort against CSKA Sofia’s approach.

A further friendly between the sides was scheduled for 27 June 2026 in the Friendlies Clubs competition (round: Club Friendlies), with CSKA Sofia again listed as the home team and Qarabag as the visitors. However, that match was cancelled and not played, so it does not alter the competitive balance between the clubs. Overall, while the historical depth is modest, the existing Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats show a clear trend: Qarabag have been efficient and successful in low-scoring encounters, all on Bulgarian soil or neutral-like friendly settings, ahead of this first recorded competitive Europa League meeting.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers highlight Qarabag’s dominance in terms of results and goals, albeit from a small sample of friendly 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: 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 numbers refer to their Europa League 2026 campaign to date. Over two matches, they have been perfect: two wins from two, with 3-0 and 0-3 scorelines representing their biggest victories at home and away respectively. Offensively, they average 3.0 goals per game, while defensively they have yet to concede, combining high attacking output with complete control at the back. Two clean sheets and no failures to score underline a strong early-season rhythm.

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

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

CSKA Sofia’s Europa League 2026 form is also perfect in terms of results, with two wins from two fixtures. Their biggest home win is 3-2, while away they have a 1-2 success, indicating more open, high-scoring games than Qarabag’s. They average 2.5 goals scored per match but also concede 1.5 on average, with no clean sheets so far. This points to a more expansive style that creates chances at both ends, a contrast to Qarabag’s more controlled defensive profile.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical head-to-head record and current form suggest an intriguing balance. History points to Qarabag as the more effective side in direct meetings, with two 1-0 away wins over CSKA Sofia in friendlies and a 2-0 aggregate goal advantage. At the same time, both teams arrive in the Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round with flawless records this season, though Qarabag’s stats show a tighter defence and slightly higher scoring rate, while CSKA Sofia’s matches have been more open. From a purely statistical perspective, Qarabag appear marginally better placed, especially at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, but CSKA Sofia’s attacking output indicates they have the tools to challenge that historical pattern in this competitive setting.

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

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