Druga HNL 2025/2026: standings, schedule and stats
CroatiaSeason 2025/2026
About the league: Druga HNL
Druga HNL is a soccer league in Croatia. The 2025/2026 season features 12 teams, with Rudeš leading the standings on 65 points. The schedule runs from August 15, 2025 through May 30, 2026. Games average 2.34 goals, with both teams scoring in 44% of them.
Druga HNL 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season overview
198 games have been completed in the 2025/2026 Druga HNL season. Rudeš leads the standings with 65 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.34 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games. 44% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 56% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 51% of games. 24% end in a draw. Road teams win 26% of games.
Team leaders
Cibalia has the league's highest scoring average at 1.55 goals per game. Both teams scored in 52% of Dubrava Zagreb's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rudeš | 33 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 49:29 | +20 | 65 | 1.97 | DWLWW |
| 2 |  Cibalia | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 51:33 | +18 | 58 | 1.76 | LWWWD |
| 3 |  Sesvete | 33 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 42:28 | +14 | 57 | 1.73 | WLLWL |
| 4 |  Dugopolje | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 40:38 | +2 | 54 | 1.64 | WLWLL |
| 5 |  Dubrava Zagreb | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 39:46 | -7 | 47 | 1.42 | DWWWW |
| 6 |  Bijelo Brdo | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 30:30 | 0 | 42 | 1.27 | DWWLL |
| 7 |  Karlovac 1919 | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 40:45 | -5 | 42 | 1.27 | LLLWL |
| 8 |  Opatija | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 31:38 | -7 | 40 | 1.21 | DWWLW |
| 9 |  Orijent 1919 | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 40:41 | -1 | 38 | 1.15 | LLWLW |
| 10 |  Hrvace | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 36:48 | -12 | 36 | 1.09 | WLLLL |
| 11 |  Croatia Zmijavci | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 32:46 | -14 | 35 | 1.06 | WLLWW |
| 12 |  Jarun | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 34:42 | -8 | 33 | 1.00 | LWLLD |
League statistics
The 2025/2026 season stats cover 198 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 defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Sesvete0.85
- 2Rudeš0.88
- 3Bijelo Brdo0.91
- 4Cibalia1.00
- 5Opatija1.15
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Dubrava Zagreb52%
- 2Jarun52%
- 3Orijent 191952%
- 4Cibalia52%
- 5Hrvace48%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Hrvace61%
- 2Karlovac 191955%
- 3Cibalia52%
- 4Dugopolje48%
- 5Dubrava Zagreb48%
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 below average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Most minutes
- 1Vice Baždarić2,833
- 2Mario Kordić-Gružić2,825
- 3Ivan Cvetko2,790
- 4Ivan Dominić2,761
- 5David Bosak2,701
- 6Bruno Burčul2,696
- 7Ante Matić2,680
- 8David Žabec2,648
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 | Orijent 1919 | 33 | 1.46 | 1.21 | +0.25 | 51 | 38 | -13 |
| 2 | Bijelo Brdo | 32 | 1.39 | 1.13 | +0.26 | 50 | 42 | -8 |
| 3 | Rudeš | 33 | 1.46 | 1.25 | +0.20 | 50 | 65 | +15 |
| 4 | Cibalia | 32 | 1.39 | 1.26 | +0.12 | 46 | 57 | +11 |
| 5 | Sesvete | 32 | 1.25 | 1.20 | +0.06 | 45 | 56 | +11 |
| 6 | Karlovac 1919 | 33 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 0.00 | 45 | 42 | -3 |
| 7 | Dubrava Zagreb | 33 | 1.34 | 1.41 | -0.07 | 44 | 47 | +3 |
| 8 | Dugopolje | 31 | 1.28 | 1.23 | +0.05 | 43 | 48 | +5 |
| 9 | Croatia Zmijavci | 33 | 1.31 | 1.45 | -0.14 | 43 | 35 | -8 |
| 10 | Hrvace | 32 | 1.23 | 1.33 | -0.11 | 41 | 36 | -5 |
| 11 | Opatija | 33 | 1.18 | 1.36 | -0.18 | 41 | 40 | -1 |
| 12 | Jarun | 33 | 1.14 | 1.58 | -0.43 | 36 | 33 | -3 |
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 33
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Druga HNL?
Druga HNL has 12 teams in the 2025/2026 season.
When does the 2025/2026 Druga HNL season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Druga HNL schedule runs from August 15, 2025 through May 30, 2026.
How many rounds are in the Druga HNL season?
The 2025/2026 Druga HNL schedule covers 33 rounds.
Who leads the Druga HNL standings?
Rudeš leads Druga HNL with 65 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Druga HNL?
Cibalia has the league's highest scoring average at 1.55 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Druga HNL?
Sesvete allows the fewest goals in Druga HNL, at 0.85 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Druga HNL?
Druga HNL games average 2.34 goals.
How often do Druga HNL games finish Over 2.5 goals?
44% of Druga HNL games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Druga HNL?
Both teams score in 44% of Druga HNL games.
How often do home teams win in Druga HNL?
Home teams win 51% 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.
Who is the top scorer in Druga HNL?
Ante Matić leads the recorded scoring table in Druga HNL for 2025/2026 with 14 goals.