Prva HNL
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Prva HNL is a football league from Croatia that we track match by match. 10 teams are competing in the 2025/2026 season; Dinamo Zagreb lead the table with 86 points. The campaign runs from 1 August 2025 to 23 May 2026. The average is 2.66 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 52% of matches.
Prva HNL 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 180 Prva HNL matches have been completed. Dinamo Zagreb leads the table with 86 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.66. BTTS: 52%. Over 2.5: 49%. Clean-sheet matches: 48%.
Result split
Home wins: 46%. Draws: 26%. Away wins: 28%.
Team rankings
Dinamo Zagreb has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.58. Both teams scored in 67% of Slaven Koprivnica's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 36 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 93:28 | +65 | 86 | 2.39 | WWWWD |
| 2 |  Hajduk Split | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 61:36 | +25 | 68 | 1.89 | DWLDW |
| 3 |  Varaždin | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 47:46 | +1 | 54 | 1.50 | LLDWW |
| 4 |  Rijeka | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 49:36 | +13 | 53 | 1.47 | DWWDW |
| 5 |  Lokomotiva Zagreb | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 40:52 | -12 | 44 | 1.22 | DLDDD |
| 6 |  Istra 1961 | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 39:50 | -11 | 43 | 1.19 | LWWDL |
| 7 |  Gorica | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 40:48 | -8 | 41 | 1.14 | WLLWL |
| 8 |  Slaven Koprivnica | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 46:61 | -15 | 41 | 1.14 | DLWLL |
| 9 |  Osijek | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 27:49 | -22 | 35 | 0.97 | DLLLW |
| 10 |  HNK Vukovar 1991 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 37:73 | -36 | 28 | 0.78 | DWLLL |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 180 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Dinamo Zagreb2.58
- 2Hajduk Split1.69
- 3Rijeka1.36
- 4Varaždin1.31
- 5Slaven Koprivnica1.28
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Dinamo Zagreb0.78
- 2Rijeka1.00
- 3Hajduk Split1.00
- 4Varaždin1.28
- 5Gorica1.33
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Slaven Koprivnica67%
- 2Lokomotiva Zagreb64%
- 3Varaždin61%
- 4HNK Vukovar 199161%
- 5Dinamo Zagreb53%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Dinamo Zagreb69%
- 2Slaven Koprivnica61%
- 3HNK Vukovar 199158%
- 4Istra 196150%
- 5Varaždin47%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
- 1Dinamo Zagreb16
- 2Osijek15
- 3Rijeka14
- 4Hajduk Split14
- 5Varaždin10
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Rijeka6.3
- 2Dinamo Zagreb6.3
- 3Hajduk Split5.2
- 4Osijek5.1
- 5Lokomotiva Zagreb4.6
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 | Dinamo Zagreb | 36 | 2.01 | 1.00 | +1.01 | 71 | 86 | +15 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 36 | 1.76 | 1.22 | +0.54 | 62 | 68 | +6 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 36 | 1.68 | 1.22 | +0.46 | 59 | 53 | -6 |
| 4 | Osijek | 36 | 1.51 | 1.60 | -0.08 | 49 | 35 | -14 |
| 5 | Slaven Koprivnica | 36 | 1.43 | 1.53 | -0.10 | 48 | 41 | -7 |
| 6 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 36 | 1.31 | 1.42 | -0.11 | 47 | 44 | -3 |
| 7 | Gorica | 36 | 1.30 | 1.58 | -0.27 | 44 | 41 | -3 |
| 8 | Varaždin | 36 | 1.37 | 1.69 | -0.31 | 43 | 54 | +11 |
| 9 | Istra 1961 | 36 | 1.30 | 1.84 | -0.54 | 39 | 43 | +4 |
| 10 | HNK Vukovar 1991 | 36 | 1.29 | 1.89 | -0.60 | 37 | 28 | -9 |
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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 36
FAQ
How many teams play in Prva HNL?
The 2025/2026 season of Prva HNL includes 10 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 Prva HNL season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Prva HNL season runs from 1 August 2025 to 23 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Prva HNL season have?
The 2025/2026 Prva HNL season spans 36 matchweeks.
Who leads the Prva HNL table?
Dinamo Zagreb leads Prva HNL with 86 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb has the strongest attack in Prva HNL, scoring 2.58 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb concedes the fewest goals in Prva HNL, 0.78 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Prva HNL?
Prva HNL averages 2.66 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Prva HNL?
Over 2.5 lands in 49% of Prva HNL matches.
How often do both teams score in Prva HNL?
BTTS lands in 52% of Prva HNL matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Prva HNL?
Home teams win 46% of matches in Prva HNL.