Qarabag will look to continue their impressive European campaign when they host CSKA Sofia in the first leg of the Europa League second qualifying round. The Azerbaijani champions made light work of Vestri in the previous round, cruising to a commanding 6-0 aggregate victory. Forward Zakaria Sawo was the standout performer, scoring twice and providing three assists across the two legs, and he will once again be the main attacking threat. Qarabag have won six of their last ten matches in all competitions, averaging 2.3 goals per game while conceding just 1.1. They have also been particularly strong at home, winning three of their last four matches there and allowing only 0.5 goals per game.
CSKA Sofia also progressed with confidence after eliminating Derry City in the opening qualifying round. The Bulgarian side relied heavily on the excellent form of Ioannis Pittas, who has been in outstanding goalscoring touch throughout the Europa League qualifiers. However, CSKA's recent form has been less convincing overall, with only four wins from their last ten matches and an average of just one goal scored per game. Their away record has also been inconsistent, which could prove costly against an experienced Qarabag side that regularly performs well in European competitions.
Qarabag are in better form, boast greater European experience, and have been dominant at home. Therefore, Home Win is our main betting tip for this Europa League matchup, with additional value on Qarabag Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total.
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 17:00.
What is our Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Qarabag 2 - 1 CSKA Sofia
Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: CSKA Sofia +1.5 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: CSKA Sofia +2 @ -175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -500 Odds
- Draw No Bet: FK Qarabag to Win @ -600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: FK Qarabag to Win/FK Qarabag to Win @ 110 Odds
- Clean Sheet: FK Qarabag - No @ -138 Odds
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View OfferQarabag Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlwdwwww | 1.90 |
| Home | lwww | 2.25 |
| Away | lwldww | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 2.50 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 25% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.62 | 2.02 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.17 | 1.02 | 1.26 |
CSKA Sofia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwwdldlww | 1.50 |
| Home | ldwdw | 1.60 |
| Away | wldlw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.62 | 1.52 | 1.72 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.20 |
Qarabag vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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