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CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Record

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. This second-leg tie comes in a high-stakes European context, where progression to the next qualifying phase is on the line and every goal in this round matters. With CSKA Sofia at home and Qarabag travelling from Baku, the fixture adds a significant layer of tactical intrigue and pressure on both sides.

The first leg in Baku finished level, leaving this return game finely poised. Against that backdrop, CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats and historical results gain extra importance as indicators of how this matchup tends to play out. Both clubs arrive with positive Europa League form in the current season, and the combination of recent European performances and prior direct encounters sets up a balanced, competitive showdown in Sofia.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling head-to-head history between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag across European and friendly competition.

  • 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 with a run of friendly encounters that established Qarabag’s early upper hand. On 7 July 2021, the sides met at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes in a Friendlies Clubs fixture (Club Friendlies 3). CSKA Sofia hosted that match but were edged out 0-1, setting the tone for a rivalry in which the Azerbaijani side initially proved more clinical in tight games.

Their next documented meeting came on 4 July 2023 in another Friendlies Clubs match (Club Friendlies 5). Again CSKA Sofia were the designated home team, and again Qarabag prevailed by a 0-1 scoreline. CSKA Sofia trailed 0-1 at half-time and were unable to find a response, reinforcing Qarabag’s reputation for defensive solidity and efficiency in head-to-head contests, even outside competitive European settings.

The matchup took on greater competitive weight on 23 July 2026, when the clubs faced off at Azərsun Arena in Baku in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. This time Qarabag were at home and CSKA Sofia the visitors. Over 90 minutes the game finished 0-0, with a goalless first half and no breakthrough after the interval. That result not only delivered the first draw in the series but also underlined how finely balanced the tie has become at Europa League level, giving this return leg in Sofia added significance in the evolving CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag timeline.

CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Qarabag’s slight historical edge, while also revealing a low-scoring pattern across meetings.

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 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 record in the 2026 season to date indicates a solid start. They have played 3 matches in this competition, winning 2 and drawing 1, with no defeats. Offensively, CSKA Sofia have scored 5 goals (3 at home and 2 away), while conceding 3. Their home matches have been more open, with an average of 3 goals scored and 2 conceded per game, whereas away fixtures have been tighter, with 1 goal scored and 0.5 conceded on average. The team has kept 1 clean sheet and has failed to score once, showing a generally positive but occasionally inconsistent attacking output.

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

Last 5 Qarabag Matches Results and Stats

Qarabag’s Europa League form in the 2026 season to date is equally strong. They have also played 3 matches, winning 2 and drawing 1, with no losses. Qarabag have scored 6 goals (3 at home and 3 away) and are yet to concede in this campaign, reflecting an exceptionally solid defensive structure. Their attacking numbers are impressive, with an average of 2 goals per match overall, including a striking 3 goals per game away from home. With 3 clean sheets in 3 fixtures and only one match where they failed to score, Qarabag enter the second leg in Sofia with both defensive confidence and proven scoring capability.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current Europa League form paint a finely balanced picture ahead of this decisive tie in Sofia. Qarabag hold the edge in the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag stats over the years, with 2 wins and 1 draw from 3 meetings and a 2-0 aggregate goal advantage. Both of their victories came away from home in friendlies, and the overall head-to-head has been low-scoring, with no match yet featuring more than one goal for either side. However, the most recent encounter in the Europa League ended 0-0 in Baku, showing that CSKA Sofia have closed the gap in competitive conditions. In 2026 Europa League action, both teams share identical records of 2 wins and 1 draw without defeat, but Qarabag’s flawless defensive record and higher scoring rate give them a slight statistical edge. Even so, home advantage and CSKA Sofia’s stronger attacking output at the National Stadium Vasil Levski suggest a closely contested fixture where small margins are likely to decide who advances.

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

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