UEFA Europa League· Kick-off : Thursday, July 30, 2026, 19:00 (UK time)
CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag: 0-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: CSKA Sofia 0-0 Qarabag (5-4 on penalties). The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for CSKA Sofia (38%), while a draw was rated at only 29%. The final score ranked 5th among the most likely scorelines (6.9%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (50%): missed.
Match analysis
CSKA Sofia and Qarabag met on Thursday, July 30, 2026, a UEFA Europa League fixture. Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia. Before kick-off, our model gave CSKA Sofia a 38% chance of winning, the draw 29% and Qarabag 33%. On the correct score, 1-0 comes out on top (11.6%), followed by 1-1 (11.5%) and 2-0 (9.8%).
CSKA Sofia are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 11 and conceding 5. Over their last 5 matches, Qarabag have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 8 and conceding 7. CSKA Sofia therefore arrive in far better shape than Qarabag. On average CSKA Sofia score 2.20 and concede 1.00 goals per game; Qarabag score 1.60 and concede 1.40.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for CSKA Sofia, 0 for Qarabag and 1 draw. The most recent ended Qarabag 0-0 CSKA Sofia (Jul 23, 2026). In double chance terms, "CSKA Sofia or draw" stands at 67%, "Qarabag or draw" at 62% and "no draw" at 71%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as CSKA Sofia – Qarabag. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (11.6%); the 5 scores below add up to 50% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| CSKA Sofia 1-0 Qarabag | 11.6% |
| CSKA Sofia 1-1 Qarabag | 11.5% |
| CSKA Sofia 2-0 Qarabag | 9.8% |
| CSKA Sofia 2-1 Qarabag | 9.7% |
| CSKA Sofia 0-0 Qarabag | 6.9% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.69 expected goals for CSKA Sofia and 0.99 for Qarabag, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 50% and "both teams to score" at 51%. CSKA Sofia keep a clean sheet in 37% of scenarios, Qarabag in 19%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| CSKA Sofia expected goals | 1.69 |
| Qarabag expected goals | 0.99 |
| Both teams to score | 51% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 75% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 28% |
| CSKA Sofia clean sheet | 37% |
| Qarabag clean sheet | 19% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
CSKA Sofia
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Qarabag · UEFA Europa League | 0-0 | D |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Derry City · UEFA Europa League | 2-1 | W |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Derry City · UEFA Europa League | 3-2 | W |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Marek · Club Friendlies | 3-0 | W |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Odra Opole · Club Friendlies | 3-2 | W |
Qarabag
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CSKA Sofia · UEFA Europa League | 0-0 | D |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Vestri · UEFA Europa League | 3-0 | W |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Vestri · UEFA Europa League | 3-0 | W |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Ferencvarosi TC · Club Friendlies | 0-1 | L |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv · Club Friendlies | 2-6 | L |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Qarabag 0-0 CSKA Sofia | UEFA Europa League |
Out and doubtful
CSKA Sofia
No absences reported.
Qarabag
No absences reported.
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- Anderlecht 3-1 Hammarby FFJul 30, 2026
- Ferencvarosi TC 2-2 TwenteJul 30, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave CSKA Sofia a 38% chance of winning, the draw 29% and Qarabag 33%. CSKA Sofia are therefore slight favourites. Final score: 0-0.
What is the most likely correct score for CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag?
1-0 (11.6%), followed by 1-1 (11.5%), 2-0 (9.8%), 2-1 (9.7%) and 0-0 (6.9%).
Will both teams score in CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag?
The probability that both CSKA Sofia and Qarabag score is 51%. CSKA Sofia have a 37% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Qarabag 19%.
How many goals should we expect in CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag?
The model expects 2.68 goals (1.69 for CSKA Sofia, 0.99 for Qarabag). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 75%, over 2.5 goals 50%, over 3.5 goals 28%.
When and where is CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag played?
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 19:00 (UK time), UEFA Europa League. Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia.
What form are CSKA Sofia and Qarabag in?
CSKA Sofia: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 5 conceded). Qarabag: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 7 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for CSKA Sofia, 0 for Qarabag and 1 draw. The most recent ended Qarabag 0-0 CSKA Sofia (Jul 23, 2026).
What was the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: CSKA Sofia 0-0 Qarabag (5-4 on penalties). The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for CSKA Sofia (38%), while a draw was rated at only 29%. The final score ranked 5th among the most likely scorelines (6.9%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (51%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (50%): missed.
How is the CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.69 for CSKA Sofia, 0.99 for Qarabag) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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