Prva HNL 2025/2026: standings, schedule and stats
CroatiaSeason 2025/2026
About the league: Prva HNL
Follow Prva HNL standings, schedules and team stats from Croatia. 10 teams compete in the 2025/2026 season; Dinamo Zagreb currently leads with 86 points. The schedule runs from August 1, 2025 through May 23, 2026. The league averages 2.66 goals per game and a 52% BTTS rate.
Prva HNL 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season overview
180 games have been completed in the 2025/2026 Prva HNL season. Dinamo Zagreb leads the standings with 86 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games. 49% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 48% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 46% of games. 26% end in a draw. Road teams win 28% of games.
Team leaders
Dinamo Zagreb has the league's highest scoring average at 2.58 goals per game. Both teams scored in 67% of Slaven Koprivnica's games.
Standings
| # | 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
The 2025/2026 season stats cover 180 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 Zagreb2.58
- 2Hajduk Split1.69
- 3Rijeka1.36
- 4Varaždin1.31
- 5Slaven Koprivnica1.28
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (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
Games without allowing a goal
- 1Dinamo Zagreb16
- 2Osijek15
- 3Rijeka14
- 4Hajduk Split14
- 5Varaždin10
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Rijeka6.3
- 2Dinamo Zagreb6.3
- 3Hajduk Split5.2
- 4Osijek5.1
- 5Lokomotiva Zagreb4.6
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 close to average for game pace, above average for chance quality and close to average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is above average, and competitive balance is close to average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Yassine Benrahou7.46
- 2Drena Beljo Dijon7.42
- 3Marko Zebić7.40
- 4Tiago Filipe Oliveira Dantas7.28
- 5Adriano Jagušić7.26
- 6Josip Mišić7.25
- 7Rokas Puku0161tas7.23
- 8Toni Fruk7.22
Most minutes
- 1Davor Matijas3,240
- 2Franko Kolić3,150
- 3Ante Kavelj3,136
- 4Jakov Filipović3,027
- 5Dario Maresic3,012
- 6Martin Zlomislić2,970
- 7Josip Posavec2,970
- 8Dominik Kovačić2,968
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.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 36
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 Prva HNL?
Prva HNL has 10 teams in the 2025/2026 season.
When does the 2025/2026 Prva HNL season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Prva HNL schedule runs from August 1, 2025 through May 23, 2026.
How many rounds are in the Prva HNL season?
The 2025/2026 Prva HNL schedule covers 36 rounds.
Who leads the Prva HNL standings?
Dinamo Zagreb leads Prva HNL with 86 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb has the league's highest scoring average at 2.58 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb 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 2.66 goals.
How often do Prva HNL games finish Over 2.5 goals?
49% of Prva HNL games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Prva HNL?
Both teams score in 52% of Prva HNL games.
How often do home teams win in Prva HNL?
Home teams win 46% 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 2025/2026 with 31 goals.