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 16 points. The season is played from 21 August 2026 to 29 May 2027. Games here produce 2.46 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 54% of them.
Druga HNL 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 71 Druga HNL matches have been completed. Croatia Zmijavci leads the table with 16 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.46. BTTS: 54%. Over 2.5: 46%. Clean-sheet matches: 46%.
Result split
Home wins: 46%. Draws: 25%. Away wins: 28%.
Team rankings
Jadran LP has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.89. Both teams scored in 67% of HNK Vukovar 1991's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Croatia Zmijavci | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12:6 | +6 | 16 | 2.00 | DLLWW |
| 2 |  Jadran LP | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17:12 | +5 | 16 | 1.78 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  Mladost Ždralovi | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8:7 | +1 | 14 | 1.75 | DWLLW |
| 4 |  Bijelo Brdo | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | +1 | 14 | 1.56 | WLWLD |
| 5 |  Karlovac 1919 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 14 | 1.56 | LLDWW |
| 6 |  Cibalia | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8:6 | +2 | 13 | 1.63 | DWWLL |
| 7 |  Dinamo Zagreb II | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14:13 | +1 | 12 | 1.33 | LLWWL |
| 8 |  Orijent 1919 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 12 | 1.33 | LWLWD |
| 9 |  Dubrava Zagreb | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:11 | -1 | 11 | 1.22 | DWLLW |
| 10 |  Opatija | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:11 | -1 | 11 | 1.22 | LLWDW |
| 11 |  Segesta Sisak | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:11 | -1 | 11 | 1.38 | WWDLW |
| 12 |  HNK Vukovar 1991 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14:17 | -3 | 11 | 1.22 | WLLWL |
| 13 |  Sesvete | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10:10 | 0 | 10 | 1.11 | WLLDL |
| 14 |  Kustošija | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6:7 | -1 | 10 | 1.11 | DWLDW |
| 15 |  Dugopolje | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13:14 | -1 | 10 | 1.11 | LWLLD |
| 16 |  Hrvace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | -7 | 7 | 0.78 | DWWLL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 71 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 LP1.89
- 2HNK Vukovar 19911.56
- 3Segesta Sisak1.56
- 4Dinamo Zagreb II1.56
- 5Croatia Zmijavci1.50
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Croatia Zmijavci0.75
- 2Kustošija0.78
- 3Mladost Ždralovi0.88
- 4Orijent 19191.00
- 5Bijelo Brdo1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1HNK Vukovar 199167%
- 2Cibalia67%
- 3Dubrava Zagreb67%
- 4Segesta Sisak67%
- 5Dugopolje67%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Hrvace67%
- 2Dubrava Zagreb56%
- 3Segesta Sisak56%
- 4Dugopolje56%
- 5Karlovac 191956%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Jadran LP7.1
- 2Hrvace6.1
- 3Croatia Zmijavci5.9
- 4Segesta Sisak5.7
- 5Cibalia5.2
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 Below average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance Above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Damjan Đoković4.34
- 2Fuzy Taylor2.15
- 3Josip Vuković2.12
- 4Gabrijel Boban1.90
- 5Dominik Ravlić1.85
- 6Gabrijel Stepinac1.78
- 7Karlo Ziger1.71
- 8Duje Ušalj1.59
Most minutes
- 1Duje Ušalj810
- 2Petar Rubić720
- 3Luka Marijanović720
- 4Ilija Đilas720
- 5Bruno Župan720
- 6Josip Jurčević720
- 7Mario Gudelj720
- 8Lovro Krišto720
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 | Jadran LP | 9 | 1.78 | 1.08 | +0.70 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb II | 9 | 1.59 | 1.38 | +0.21 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| 3 | Mladost Ždralovi | 8 | 1.35 | 0.89 | +0.45 | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| 4 | Croatia Zmijavci | 8 | 1.58 | 1.16 | +0.41 | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| 5 | Karlovac 1919 | 9 | 1.26 | 1.12 | +0.14 | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| 6 | Segesta Sisak | 9 | 1.60 | 1.47 | +0.12 | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| 7 | Bijelo Brdo | 8 | 1.36 | 1.23 | +0.13 | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| 8 | Opatija | 9 | 1.13 | 1.16 | -0.04 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| 9 | Cibalia | 9 | 1.34 | 1.42 | -0.08 | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| 10 | Sesvete | 9 | 1.18 | 1.28 | -0.09 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| 11 | Dugopolje | 9 | 1.33 | 1.43 | -0.10 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| 12 | Hrvace | 8 | 1.22 | 1.19 | +0.03 | 11 | 4 | -7 |
| 13 | Kustošija | 9 | 1.14 | 1.35 | -0.22 | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| 14 | Dubrava Zagreb | 9 | 1.06 | 1.56 | -0.50 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| 15 | HNK Vukovar 1991 | 9 | 1.19 | 1.71 | -0.51 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| 16 | Orijent 1919 | 9 | 1.07 | 1.61 | -0.54 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
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 9
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 16 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Druga HNL?
Jadran LP has the strongest attack in Druga HNL, scoring 1.89 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Druga HNL?
Croatia Zmijavci concedes the fewest goals in Druga HNL, 0.75 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Druga HNL?
Druga HNL averages 2.46 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Druga HNL?
Over 2.5 lands in 46% of Druga HNL matches.
How often do both teams score in Druga HNL?
BTTS lands in 54% of Druga HNL matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Druga HNL?
Home teams win 46% of matches in Druga HNL.
Who is the top scorer in Druga HNL?
Franko Andrijašević, Fran Petković and Marko Pervan share top spot in the recorded Druga HNL scoring table for 2026/2027, with 4 goals each.