Druga HNL 2026/2027
CroatiaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Druga HNL
Druga HNL is one of the football leagues in Croatia. The 2026/2027 season features 16 teams, with Croatia Zmijavci out in front on 9 points. The season is played from 21 August 2026 to 29 May 2027. Games here produce 2.63 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 58% of them.
Druga HNL 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 24 Druga HNL matches have been completed. Croatia Zmijavci leads the table with 9 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.63. BTTS: 58%. Over 2.5: 54%. Clean-sheet matches: 42%.
Result split
Home wins: 46%. Draws: 33%. Away wins: 21%.
Team rankings
Jadran LP has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.33. Both teams scored in 100% of Dubrava Zagreb's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Croatia Zmijavci | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | +5 | 9 | 3.00 | WWW |
| 2 |  Mladost Ždralovi | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | +2 | 7 | 2.33 | DWW |
| 3 |  Jadran LP | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | +3 | 5 | 1.67 | DWD |
| 4 |  Dugopolje | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | +1 | 5 | 1.67 | DWD |
| 5 |  Cibalia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | +1 | 4 | 2.00 | WDD |
| 6 |  Bijelo Brdo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | WDL |
| 7 |  Segesta Sisak | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | WLD |
| 8 |  Opatija | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | DLW |
| 9 |  Karlovac 1919 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 | LWD |
| 10 |  HNK Vukovar 1991 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 | DWL |
| 11 |  Orijent 1919 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | +1 | 3 | 1.50 | LWD |
| 12 |  Sesvete | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | +1 | 3 | 1.00 | WLL |
| 13 |  Dinamo Zagreb II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 0 | 3 | 1.00 | LLW |
| 14 |  Kustošija | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 | DLD |
| 15 |  Dubrava Zagreb | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 1 | 0.33 | LLD |
| 16 |  Hrvace | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:8 | -7 | 0 | 0.00 | LLL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 24 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
- 1Jadran LP2.33
- 2Croatia Zmijavci2.00
- 3Dinamo Zagreb II2.00
- 4HNK Vukovar 19911.67
- 5Dugopolje1.67
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Croatia Zmijavci0.33
- 2Mladost Ždralovi0.67
- 3Cibalia0.67
- 4Bijelo Brdo0.67
- 5Segesta Sisak1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Dubrava Zagreb100%
- 2Dugopolje100%
- 3Jadran LP100%
- 4Mladost Ždralovi67%
- 5HNK Vukovar 199167%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Karlovac 1919100%
- 2Dubrava Zagreb67%
- 3Orijent 191967%
- 4Croatia Zmijavci67%
- 5Hrvace67%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Jadran LP7.3
- 2Croatia Zmijavci6.7
- 3Cibalia6.0
- 4Hrvace5.7
- 5Segesta Sisak5.3
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 sits Below average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Most minutes
- 1Petar Rubić180
- 2Gabrijel Boban180
- 3Miro Krešić180
- 4Luka Marijanović180
- 5Tai Žnuderl180
- 6Marko Zebić180
- 7Lovre Kulušić180
- 8Borna Orlić180
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 | Croatia Zmijavci | 3 | 1.73 | 0.81 | +0.92 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| 2 | Jadran LP | 3 | 1.74 | 0.86 | +0.89 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 3 | Dinamo Zagreb II | 3 | 2.02 | 1.39 | +0.63 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 4 | Mladost Ždralovi | 3 | 1.57 | 0.99 | +0.58 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| 5 | Sesvete | 3 | 1.20 | 1.02 | +0.18 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 6 | Kustošija | 3 | 1.25 | 1.24 | +0.01 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 7 | Cibalia | 3 | 1.43 | 1.45 | -0.01 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 8 | Segesta Sisak | 3 | 1.45 | 1.46 | -0.01 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | Karlovac 1919 | 3 | 1.08 | 1.10 | -0.03 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | Bijelo Brdo | 3 | 1.37 | 1.46 | -0.09 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | Dugopolje | 3 | 1.16 | 1.31 | -0.15 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 12 | Orijent 1919 | 3 | 1.32 | 1.58 | -0.27 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | HNK Vukovar 1991 | 3 | 1.35 | 1.90 | -0.55 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 14 | Hrvace | 3 | 0.92 | 1.50 | -0.58 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| 15 | Opatija | 3 | 0.82 | 1.57 | -0.75 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 16 | Dubrava Zagreb | 3 | 1.15 | 1.91 | -0.76 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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 4
FAQ
How many teams play in Druga HNL?
The 2026/2027 season of Druga HNL includes 16 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Druga HNL season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Druga HNL season runs from 21 August 2026 to 29 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the Druga HNL season have?
The 2026/2027 Druga HNL season spans 30 matchweeks.
Who leads the Druga HNL table?
Croatia Zmijavci leads Druga HNL with 9 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Druga HNL?
Jadran LP has the strongest attack in Druga HNL, scoring 2.33 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Druga HNL?
Croatia Zmijavci concedes the fewest goals in Druga HNL, 0.33 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Druga HNL?
Druga HNL averages 2.63 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Druga HNL?
Over 2.5 lands in 54% of Druga HNL matches.
How often do both teams score in Druga HNL?
BTTS lands in 58% of Druga HNL matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Druga HNL?
Home teams win 46% of matches in Druga HNL.