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

The UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round brings Qarabag and CSKA Sofia together at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku on 23 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC. This is a competitive step up from their previous encounters in friendly settings, and the European context adds clear weight to every detail in the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats.

Both sides arrive in this stage with perfect early records in the 2026 Europa League season. Qarabag have started with two wins from two, scoring six goals without conceding, while CSKA Sofia also boast two wins from two, with five goals scored and three conceded. With progression deeper into qualifying on the line, the stakes are high and the historical Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia stats offer useful context ahead of this tie.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but one-sided head-to-head in favour of Qarabag.

  • 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 entirely on friendly encounters, but those matches still provide a clear pattern. The first recorded meeting in this dataset came on 7 July 2021 in the Friendlies Clubs competition, in the round listed as Club Friendlies 3. Played at Kunstrasenplatz TSV Fulpmes in Fulpmes, CSKA Sofia were the designated home side but Qarabag claimed a 1-0 victory, asserting early control in this matchup.

The next competitive friendly between the clubs took place on 4 July 2023, again under the Friendlies Clubs banner, this time in the Club Friendlies 5 round. CSKA Sofia were once more the home team and Qarabag again emerged with a 1-0 away win. Qarabag led 1-0 at half-time and maintained that advantage through full time, reinforcing their ability to manage these fixtures efficiently.

A further meeting was scheduled for 27 June 2026 in the Friendlies Clubs competition (Club Friendlies), with CSKA Sofia at home and Qarabag away. However, that match was cancelled and not played, so it does not alter the competitive picture. As a result, the Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia timeline ahead of this Europa League tie is short but consistent: two completed friendlies, both won 1-0 by Qarabag away from home, and no completed fixtures hosted by Qarabag so far.

Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Qarabag’s edge, particularly in defensive solidity against this opponent.

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 completed head-to-head matches have been played here in the available record)
  • 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 Europa League numbers point to an outstanding start to the 2026 campaign. Season to date in this competition, they have played two matches, winning both, with three goals scored at home and three away, and no goals conceded. An average of three goals scored per game and a perfect clean-sheet record highlight a side combining attacking efficiency with defensive control, which strengthens their position coming into this qualifier.

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

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

CSKA Sofia also arrive in strong Europa League form in 2026. Season to date, they have played two matches in the competition, winning both. They have scored three goals at home and two away, for a total of five, while conceding three overall. With an average of 2.5 goals scored per match but 1.5 conceded, their games have been more open than Qarabag’s, suggesting a more expansive but slightly less secure defensive profile.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Qarabag have dominated this matchup, winning both completed head-to-head fixtures, each by a 1-0 margin away from home and without conceding. The goal totals and averages underline that control: Qarabag have scored 1.00 goal per game in these meetings while holding CSKA Sofia scoreless. In the current Europa League season, both clubs enter with perfect records, but Qarabag’s combination of six goals scored and none conceded in two matches contrasts with CSKA Sofia’s more open 5-3 aggregate. Taken together, the head-to-head record, defensive strength, and early-season form all tilt the statistical balance slightly towards Qarabag, while acknowledging that this will be the first recorded competitive clash on Qarabag’s home ground.

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

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