Druga HNL 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
CroatiaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Druga HNL
Druga HNL is a soccer league in Croatia. The 2026/2027 season features 16 teams, with Croatia Zmijavci leading the standings on 9 points. The schedule runs from August 21, 2026 through May 29, 2027. Games average 2.63 goals, with both teams scoring in 58% of them.
Druga HNL 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
24 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 Druga HNL season. Croatia Zmijavci leads the standings with 9 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games. 54% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 42% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 46% of games. 33% end in a draw. Road teams win 21% of games.
Team leaders
Jadran LP has the league's highest scoring average at 2.33 goals per game. Both teams scored in 100% of Dubrava Zagreb's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Croatia Zmijavci | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | +5 | 9 | 3.00 | WWW |
| 2 |  Mladost Ždralovi | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | +2 | 7 | 2.33 | DWW |
| 3 |  Jadran LP | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | +3 | 5 | 1.67 | DWD |
| 4 |  Dugopolje | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | +1 | 5 | 1.67 | DWD |
| 5 |  Cibalia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | +1 | 4 | 2.00 | WDD |
| 6 |  Bijelo Brdo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | WDL |
| 7 |  Segesta Sisak | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | WLD |
| 8 |  Opatija | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | DLW |
| 9 |  Karlovac 1919 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 | LWD |
| 10 |  HNK Vukovar 1991 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 | DWL |
| 11 |  Orijent 1919 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | +1 | 3 | 1.50 | LWD |
| 12 |  Sesvete | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | +1 | 3 | 1.00 | WLL |
| 13 |  Dinamo Zagreb II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 0 | 3 | 1.00 | LLW |
| 14 |  Kustošija | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 | DLD |
| 15 |  Dubrava Zagreb | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 1 | 0.33 | LLD |
| 16 |  Hrvace | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:8 | -7 | 0 | 0.00 | LLL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 24 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Jadran LP2.33
- 2Croatia Zmijavci2.00
- 3Dinamo Zagreb II2.00
- 4HNK Vukovar 19911.67
- 5Dugopolje1.67
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Croatia Zmijavci0.33
- 2Mladost Ždralovi0.67
- 3Cibalia0.67
- 4Bijelo Brdo0.67
- 5Segesta Sisak1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Dubrava Zagreb100%
- 2Dugopolje100%
- 3Jadran LP100%
- 4Mladost Ždralovi67%
- 5HNK Vukovar 199167%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Karlovac 1919100%
- 2Dubrava Zagreb67%
- 3Orijent 191967%
- 4Croatia Zmijavci67%
- 5Hrvace67%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Druga HNL rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and close to average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Most minutes
- 1Petar Rubić180
- 2Gabrijel Boban180
- 3Miro Krešić180
- 4Luka Marijanović180
- 5Tai Žnuderl180
- 6Marko Zebić180
- 7Lovre Kulušić180
- 8Borna Orlić180
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia Zmijavci | 3 | 1.73 | 0.81 | +0.92 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| 2 | Jadran LP | 3 | 1.74 | 0.86 | +0.89 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 3 | Dinamo Zagreb II | 3 | 2.02 | 1.39 | +0.63 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 4 | Mladost Ždralovi | 3 | 1.57 | 0.99 | +0.58 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| 5 | Sesvete | 3 | 1.20 | 1.02 | +0.18 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 6 | Kustošija | 3 | 1.25 | 1.24 | +0.01 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 7 | Cibalia | 3 | 1.43 | 1.45 | -0.01 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 8 | Segesta Sisak | 3 | 1.45 | 1.46 | -0.01 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | Karlovac 1919 | 3 | 1.08 | 1.10 | -0.03 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | Bijelo Brdo | 3 | 1.37 | 1.46 | -0.09 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | Dugopolje | 3 | 1.16 | 1.31 | -0.15 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 12 | Orijent 1919 | 3 | 1.32 | 1.58 | -0.27 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | HNK Vukovar 1991 | 3 | 1.35 | 1.90 | -0.55 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 14 | Hrvace | 3 | 0.92 | 1.50 | -0.58 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| 15 | Opatija | 3 | 0.82 | 1.57 | -0.75 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 16 | Dubrava Zagreb | 3 | 1.15 | 1.91 | -0.76 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 4
FAQ
How many teams play in Druga HNL?
Druga HNL has 16 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 Druga HNL season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Druga HNL schedule runs from August 21, 2026 through May 29, 2027.
How many rounds are in the Druga HNL season?
The 2026/2027 Druga HNL schedule covers 30 rounds.
Who leads the Druga HNL standings?
Croatia Zmijavci leads Druga HNL with 9 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Druga HNL?
Jadran LP has the league's highest scoring average at 2.33 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Druga HNL?
Croatia Zmijavci allows the fewest goals in Druga HNL, at 0.33 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Druga HNL?
Druga HNL games average 2.63 goals.
How often do Druga HNL games finish Over 2.5 goals?
54% of Druga HNL games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Druga HNL?
Both teams score in 58% of Druga HNL games.
How often do home teams win in Druga HNL?
Home teams win 46% of Druga HNL games.
What does xG show in Druga HNL stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Druga HNL xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.