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; Varaždin currently leads with 12 points. The schedule runs from July 31, 2026 through May 22, 2027. The league averages 3.52 goals per game and a 57% BTTS rate.
Prva HNL 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
21 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 Prva HNL season. Varaždin leads the standings with 12 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 3.52 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games. 71% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 43% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 67% of games. 10% end in a draw. Road teams win 24% of games.
Team leaders
Dinamo Zagreb has the league's highest scoring average at 2.75 goals per game. Both teams scored in 80% of Istra 1961's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Varaždin | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:5 | +6 | 12 | 2.40 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | +8 | 10 | 2.50 | WWWD |
| 3 |  Osijek | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | +4 | 9 | 2.25 | WWWL |
| 4 |  Hajduk Split | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | +4 | 7 | 1.75 | LDWW |
| 5 |  Rijeka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 6 | 2.00 | WLW |
| 6 |  Lokomotiva Zagreb | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | -1 | 6 | 1.50 | WWLL |
| 7 |  Istra 1961 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | +1 | 5 | 1.00 | LDWLD |
| 8 |  Slaven Koprivnica | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 3 | 0.75 | LLLW |
| 9 |  Rudeš | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6:15 | -9 | 3 | 0.60 | LLLWL |
| 10 |  Gorica | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | -7 | 0 | 0.00 | LLLL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 21 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 Zagreb2.75
- 2Osijek2.25
- 3Hajduk Split2.25
- 4Istra 19612.20
- 5Varaždin2.20
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Dinamo Zagreb0.75
- 2Varaždin1.00
- 3Osijek1.25
- 4Hajduk Split1.25
- 5Rijeka1.67
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Istra 196180%
- 2Lokomotiva Zagreb75%
- 3Hajduk Split75%
- 4Rijeka67%
- 5Rudeš60%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Istra 1961100%
- 2Hajduk Split100%
- 3Rudeš80%
- 4Lokomotiva Zagreb75%
- 5Dinamo Zagreb75%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Dinamo Zagreb8.8
- 2Rijeka7.3
- 3Osijek5.8
- 4Lokomotiva Zagreb5.5
- 5Istra 19615.0
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, below 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 Dijon8.28
- 2Emil Frederiksen8.12
- 3Domagoj Bukvić8.09
- 4Nail Omerović7.75
- 5Luka Mamić7.68
- 6Rokas Puku0161tas7.59
- 7Stjepan Radeljić7.44
- 8Ivan Mamut7.30
Most minutes
- 1Emil Frederiksen360
- 2Franko Kolić360
- 3Mohamed Nasraoui360
- 4Niko Šepić360
- 5Lovre Rogić360
- 6Josip Posavec360
- 7Thanasis Triantafyllou360
- 8Karlo Sentić360
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 | 4 | 2.58 | 0.73 | +1.86 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | Osijek | 4 | 2.23 | 1.23 | +1.00 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| 3 | Hajduk Split | 4 | 1.75 | 1.06 | +0.69 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | Rijeka | 3 | 2.15 | 0.94 | +1.20 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 5 | Istra 1961 | 5 | 1.54 | 1.68 | -0.14 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 6 | Varaždin | 5 | 1.34 | 1.64 | -0.30 | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| 7 | Gorica | 4 | 1.36 | 1.89 | -0.53 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| 8 | Rudeš | 5 | 1.10 | 2.14 | -1.04 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 9 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 4 | 1.16 | 2.17 | -1.01 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| 10 | Slaven Koprivnica | 4 | 1.24 | 2.30 | -1.06 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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?
Varaždin leads Prva HNL with 12 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb has the league's highest scoring average at 2.75 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb allows the fewest goals in Prva HNL, at 0.75 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Prva HNL?
Prva HNL games average 3.52 goals.
How often do Prva HNL games finish Over 2.5 goals?
71% of Prva HNL games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Prva HNL?
Both teams score in 57% of Prva HNL games.
How often do home teams win in Prva HNL?
Home teams win 67% 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 5 goals.