Prva HNL 2026/2027
CroatiaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Prva HNL
Prva HNL is a football league from Croatia that we track match by match. 10 teams are competing in the 2026/2027 season; Osijek lead the table with 12 points. The campaign runs from 31 July 2026 to 22 May 2027. The average is 3.29 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 50% of matches.
Prva HNL 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 24 Prva HNL matches have been completed. Osijek leads the table with 12 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.29. BTTS: 50%. Over 2.5: 67%. Clean-sheet matches: 50%.
Result split
Home wins: 67%. Draws: 13%. Away wins: 21%.
Team rankings
Dinamo Zagreb has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.75. Both teams scored in 80% of Istra 1961's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Osijek | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | +7 | 12 | 2.40 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Varaždin | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:5 | +6 | 12 | 2.40 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | +8 | 10 | 2.50 | WWWD |
| 4 |  Hajduk Split | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | +4 | 7 | 1.75 | LDWWW |
| 5 |  Rijeka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 6 | 2.00 | WLWD |
| 6 |  Lokomotiva Zagreb | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | -1 | 6 | 1.50 | WWLLL |
| 7 |  Istra 1961 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | +1 | 5 | 1.00 | LDWLD |
| 8 |  Slaven Koprivnica | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3:12 | -9 | 3 | 0.60 | LLLWL |
| 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 | LLLLD |
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
- 1Dinamo Zagreb2.75
- 2Osijek2.40
- 3Istra 19612.20
- 4Varaždin2.20
- 5Hajduk Split2.20
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Dinamo Zagreb0.75
- 2Osijek1.00
- 3Varaždin1.00
- 4Hajduk Split1.00
- 5Rijeka1.25
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Istra 196180%
- 2Rudeš60%
- 3Lokomotiva Zagreb60%
- 4Varaždin60%
- 5Hajduk Split60%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Istra 1961100%
- 2Rudeš80%
- 3Hajduk Split80%
- 4Dinamo Zagreb75%
- 5Osijek60%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Dinamo Zagreb8.8
- 2Rijeka7.5
- 3Osijek5.4
- 4Istra 19615.0
- 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 sits Above average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance 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 | Hajduk Split | 5 | 2.06 | 1.01 | +1.05 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | Osijek | 5 | 2.23 | 1.24 | +0.99 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| 4 | Rijeka | 4 | 1.93 | 0.81 | +1.13 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| 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 | 5 | 1.16 | 1.77 | -0.60 | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| 8 | Rudeš | 5 | 1.10 | 2.14 | -1.04 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 9 | Slaven Koprivnica | 5 | 1.24 | 2.29 | -1.05 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 10 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 5 | 1.09 | 2.40 | -1.31 | 3 | 6 | +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 2
FAQ
How many teams play in Prva HNL?
The 2026/2027 season of Prva HNL includes 10 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Prva HNL season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Prva HNL season runs from 31 July 2026 to 22 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the Prva HNL season have?
The 2026/2027 Prva HNL season spans 36 matchweeks.
Who leads the Prva HNL table?
Osijek leads Prva HNL with 12 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb has the strongest attack in Prva HNL, scoring 2.75 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb concedes the fewest goals in Prva HNL, 0.75 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Prva HNL?
Prva HNL averages 3.29 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Prva HNL?
Over 2.5 lands in 67% of Prva HNL matches.
How often do both teams score in Prva HNL?
BTTS lands in 50% of Prva HNL matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Prva HNL?
Home teams win 67% of matches in Prva HNL.
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.