Druga HNL 2025/2026
CroatiaSeason 2025/2026
About the league: Druga HNL
Druga HNL is one of the football leagues in Croatia. The 2025/2026 season features 12 teams, with Rudeš out in front on 65 points. The season is played from 15 August 2025 to 30 May 2026. Games here produce 2.34 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 44% of them.
Druga HNL 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 198 Druga HNL matches have been completed. Rudeš leads the table with 65 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.34. BTTS: 44%. Over 2.5: 44%. Clean-sheet matches: 56%.
Result split
Home wins: 51%. Draws: 24%. Away wins: 26%.
Team rankings
Cibalia has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.55. Both teams scored in 52% of Dubrava Zagreb's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rudeš | 33 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 49:29 | +20 | 65 | 1.97 | DWLWW |
| 2 |  Cibalia | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 51:33 | +18 | 58 | 1.76 | LWWWD |
| 3 |  Sesvete | 33 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 42:28 | +14 | 57 | 1.73 | WLLWL |
| 4 |  Dugopolje | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 40:38 | +2 | 54 | 1.64 | WLWLL |
| 5 |  Dubrava Zagreb | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 39:46 | -7 | 47 | 1.42 | DWWWW |
| 6 |  Bijelo Brdo | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 30:30 | 0 | 42 | 1.27 | DWWLL |
| 7 |  Karlovac 1919 | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 40:45 | -5 | 42 | 1.27 | LLLWL |
| 8 |  Opatija | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 31:38 | -7 | 40 | 1.21 | DWWLW |
| 9 |  Orijent 1919 | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 40:41 | -1 | 38 | 1.15 | LLWLW |
| 10 |  Hrvace | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 36:48 | -12 | 36 | 1.09 | WLLLL |
| 11 |  Croatia Zmijavci | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 32:46 | -14 | 35 | 1.06 | WLLWW |
| 12 |  Jarun | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 34:42 | -8 | 33 | 1.00 | LWLLD |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 198 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 defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Sesvete0.85
- 2Rudeš0.88
- 3Bijelo Brdo0.91
- 4Cibalia1.00
- 5Opatija1.15
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Dubrava Zagreb52%
- 2Jarun52%
- 3Orijent 191952%
- 4Cibalia52%
- 5Hrvace48%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Hrvace61%
- 2Karlovac 191955%
- 3Cibalia52%
- 4Dugopolje48%
- 5Dubrava Zagreb48%
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 | Orijent 1919 | 33 | 1.46 | 1.21 | +0.25 | 51 | 38 | -13 |
| 2 | Bijelo Brdo | 32 | 1.39 | 1.13 | +0.26 | 50 | 42 | -8 |
| 3 | Rudeš | 33 | 1.46 | 1.25 | +0.20 | 50 | 65 | +15 |
| 4 | Cibalia | 32 | 1.39 | 1.26 | +0.12 | 46 | 57 | +11 |
| 5 | Sesvete | 32 | 1.25 | 1.20 | +0.06 | 45 | 56 | +11 |
| 6 | Karlovac 1919 | 33 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 0.00 | 45 | 42 | -3 |
| 7 | Dubrava Zagreb | 33 | 1.34 | 1.41 | -0.07 | 44 | 47 | +3 |
| 8 | Dugopolje | 31 | 1.28 | 1.23 | +0.05 | 43 | 48 | +5 |
| 9 | Croatia Zmijavci | 33 | 1.31 | 1.45 | -0.14 | 43 | 35 | -8 |
| 10 | Hrvace | 32 | 1.23 | 1.33 | -0.11 | 41 | 36 | -5 |
| 11 | Opatija | 33 | 1.18 | 1.36 | -0.18 | 41 | 40 | -1 |
| 12 | Jarun | 33 | 1.14 | 1.58 | -0.43 | 36 | 33 | -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 33
FAQ
How many teams play in Druga HNL?
The 2025/2026 season of Druga HNL includes 12 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 Druga HNL season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Druga HNL season runs from 15 August 2025 to 30 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Druga HNL season have?
The 2025/2026 Druga HNL season spans 33 matchweeks.
Who leads the Druga HNL table?
Rudeš leads Druga HNL with 65 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Druga HNL?
Cibalia has the strongest attack in Druga HNL, scoring 1.55 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Druga HNL?
Sesvete concedes the fewest goals in Druga HNL, 0.85 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Druga HNL?
Druga HNL averages 2.34 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Druga HNL?
Over 2.5 lands in 44% of Druga HNL matches.
How often do both teams score in Druga HNL?
BTTS lands in 44% of Druga HNL matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Druga HNL?
Home teams win 51% of matches in Druga HNL.