CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia are undefeated in all competitions at home, winning 1 of 1 , but have already conceded 2 .
Qarabag
Qarabag have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 matches, winning 3 of their last 3 away .
Qarabag
- Qarabag's style of play is to keep their structure in order and to work the ball through a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, using their width and No.10 to stretch teams out and hitting them on the counter with quick transitions.
- Zakaria Sawo is their sharpest edge, with 2 goals in 3 UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 appearances.
CSKA Sofia
- CSKA Sofia have been a lot more flexible since the appointment of Hristo Yanev as Head Coach on 24 September 2025 and have the capacity to switch between back-three and back-four approaches, depending on the game-state and opponent.
- Ioannis Pittas is their main man, with 3 goals in 3 UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 games and 3 of CSKA's last 4 goals.
Head-to-Head
The most recent meeting between the two sides in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 ended 0-0 .
Betting Insights
- Qarabag are listed as the favorites here at 2.26, which may be about right against a CSKA Sofia side who will be chuffed to be just 3.07 to win and 3.3 to draw the game.
- Under 2.5 goals looks more likely at 1.7, but the Both Teams to Score - No bet is taken at 1.87 because it matches the vibe of this game.
Prediction
Qarabag can edge the first-leg, but don't be surprised if this also ends as a 0-0 draw in the same manner as the most recent meeting between the two sides in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026.
