Prva HNL 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
CroatiaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Prva HNL
Follow Prva HNL standings, schedules and team stats from Croatia. 10 teams compete in the 2026/2027 season; Hajduk Split currently leads with 19 points. The schedule runs from July 31, 2026 through May 22, 2027. The league averages 3.16 goals per game and a 55% BTTS rate.
Prva HNL 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
44 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 Prva HNL season. Hajduk Split leads the standings with 19 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 3.16 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games. 66% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 45% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 59% of games. 18% end in a draw. Road teams win 23% of games.
Team leaders
Dinamo Zagreb has the league's highest scoring average at 2.25 goals per game. Both teams scored in 67% of Istra 1961's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18:9 | +9 | 19 | 2.11 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Varaždin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | +7 | 18 | 2.00 | WDDDW |
| 3 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | +7 | 16 | 2.00 | DWLWL |
| 4 |  Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18:14 | +4 | 16 | 1.78 | WLWDL |
| 5 |  Rijeka | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:11 | +3 | 14 | 1.75 | DWDWL |
| 6 |  Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:14 | +3 | 12 | 1.33 | DDWLW |
| 7 |  Slaven Koprivnica | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11:17 | -6 | 10 | 1.11 | LWLDW |
| 8 |  Lokomotiva Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:17 | -6 | 7 | 0.78 | LLDLL |
| 9 |  Rudeš | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12:25 | -13 | 7 | 0.78 | LLLDW |
| 10 |  Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6:14 | -8 | 5 | 0.56 | DLDWL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 44 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
- 1Dinamo Zagreb2.25
- 2Osijek2.00
- 3Hajduk Split2.00
- 4Istra 19611.89
- 5Rijeka1.75
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Varaždin0.78
- 2Hajduk Split1.00
- 3Dinamo Zagreb1.38
- 4Rijeka1.38
- 5Istra 19611.56
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Istra 196167%
- 2Rudeš67%
- 3Lokomotiva Zagreb67%
- 4Dinamo Zagreb63%
- 5Rijeka63%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Rudeš89%
- 2Istra 196178%
- 3Hajduk Split78%
- 4Dinamo Zagreb75%
- 5Osijek67%
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, Prva HNL rates above average for game pace, close to average for chance quality and above average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Drena Beljo Dijon8.17
- 2Domagoj Bukvić8.09
- 3Emil Frederiksen7.77
- 4Nail Omerović7.71
- 5Luka Mamić7.68
- 6Rokas Puku0161tas7.59
- 7Stjepan Radeljić7.44
- 8Renato Josipović7.42
Most minutes
- 1Franko Kolić810
- 2Niko Šepić810
- 3Lovre Rogić810
- 4Josip Posavec810
- 5Toni Silić810
- 6Marko Malenica810
- 7Josip Silić810
- 8Luka Mamić790
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 | Hajduk Split | 9 | 1.85 | 1.05 | +0.80 | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 2.22 | 1.12 | +1.11 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 8 | 2.04 | 1.06 | +0.98 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| 4 | Osijek | 9 | 1.91 | 1.56 | +0.35 | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| 5 | Varaždin | 9 | 1.56 | 1.47 | +0.09 | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 9 | 1.60 | 1.73 | -0.13 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 7 | Slaven Koprivnica | 9 | 1.38 | 1.91 | -0.53 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 8 | Gorica | 9 | 1.25 | 1.86 | -0.61 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| 9 | Rudeš | 9 | 1.12 | 1.98 | -0.85 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| 10 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 9 | 1.21 | 2.18 | -0.98 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
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 2
FAQ
How many teams play in Prva HNL?
Prva HNL has 10 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 Prva HNL season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Prva HNL schedule runs from July 31, 2026 through May 22, 2027.
How many rounds are in the Prva HNL season?
The 2026/2027 Prva HNL schedule covers 36 rounds.
Who leads the Prva HNL standings?
Hajduk Split leads Prva HNL with 19 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb has the league's highest scoring average at 2.25 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Prva HNL?
Varaždin allows the fewest goals in Prva HNL, at 0.78 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Prva HNL?
Prva HNL games average 3.16 goals.
How often do Prva HNL games finish Over 2.5 goals?
66% of Prva HNL games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Prva HNL?
Both teams score in 55% of Prva HNL games.
How often do home teams win in Prva HNL?
Home teams win 59% of Prva HNL games.
What does xG show in Prva HNL stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Prva 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 Prva HNL?
Drena Beljo Dijon leads the recorded scoring table in Prva HNL for 2026/2027 with 10 goals.