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

Qarabag host CSKA Sofia at the 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 between two clubs that have already started the 2026 campaign strongly, both coming into this phase with perfect records in the competition so far.

With progression deeper into the UEFA Europa League qualifying path at stake, every detail in the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats matters. Qarabag have opened their European season with two wins from two, scoring freely and keeping clean sheets, while CSKA Sofia also arrive with a flawless record but a more open defensive profile. The stakes are clear: a positive first-leg result in Baku would give either side a significant advantage in this knockout round.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record shows a small but clear history between Qarabag and CSKA Sofia, based entirely on friendly meetings.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Qarabag wins: 2
  • Draws: 0
  • CSKA Sofia wins: 0

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Timeline & Historical Context

The Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia timeline is built on two friendly encounters that both took place on neutral or CSKA-designated grounds. The earliest recorded meeting came on 7 July 2021 in the Friendlies Clubs competition, round “Club Friendlies 3”, at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes. On that occasion, CSKA Sofia were listed as the home team but Qarabag claimed a 1-0 victory, with the full-time score recorded as CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag.

The fixture was renewed on 4 July 2023 in another Friendlies Clubs match, this time in the “Club Friendlies 5” round. Once again, CSKA Sofia were the home side on paper, and once again Qarabag prevailed by a 1-0 scoreline. The match finished CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag, with Qarabag leading 1–0 at half-time as well. These two results underline a consistent pattern: in both recorded friendlies, Qarabag managed to shut out CSKA Sofia while finding a decisive goal.

A scheduled friendly between the sides on 27 June 2026 in the Friendlies Clubs competition (round “Club Friendlies”) was cancelled and not played, so it does not add to the competitive or friendly record. As a result, the historical Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats ahead of this UEFA Europa League tie are concise but telling: Qarabag have been efficient and defensively solid in their limited past meetings, while CSKA Sofia are still searching for their first goal and first positive result in this pairing.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers from the two completed friendlies highlight Qarabag’s edge in this matchup.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Qarabag 2 - 0 CSKA Sofia
  • Average Goals per Match: Qarabag 1.00 vs CSKA Sofia 0.00

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 04 July 2023: CSKA Sofia 0–1 Qarabag (Half-time: 0–1) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 5
  • 07 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 come from their UEFA Europa League season to date in 2026. They have played 2 matches in the competition, winning both, with one home and one away victory. Offensively, Qarabag have been prolific, scoring 6 goals in total (3 at home and 3 away), while defensively they have been perfect, conceding 0 goals across those two fixtures. That combination of attacking output and clean sheets points to a side in strong early-season form and well-balanced in both phases of play.

  • 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 form snapshot in the UEFA Europa League 2026 season to date is also impressive. They have played 2 matches, winning both, with one home win and one away win. In attack, CSKA Sofia have scored 5 goals (3 at home, 2 away), averaging 2.5 goals per match, but they have also conceded 3 goals, reflecting a more open style compared with Qarabag. With no clean sheets yet in this European campaign, CSKA Sofia have shown they can score but may offer opportunities at the back.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats suggest a finely balanced but intriguing tie. Historically, Qarabag hold a perfect head-to-head record from two friendlies, winning both by 1–0 and keeping CSKA Sofia scoreless. In the present season’s UEFA Europa League campaign, both teams are unbeaten with two wins from two, yet Qarabag’s numbers are more dominant defensively, with 6 goals scored and none conceded, while CSKA Sofia combine strong attacking returns with some vulnerability at the back. As the sides meet competitively in Baku, history points slightly towards Qarabag’s defensive solidity and edge in past meetings, while CSKA Sofia’s attacking output ensures this qualifying round clash has the potential to be far more open than their previous low-scoring friendlies.

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

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