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; Hajduk Split lead the table with 19 points. The campaign runs from 31 July 2026 to 22 May 2027. The average is 3.16 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 56% of matches.
Prva HNL 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 45 Prva HNL matches have been completed. Hajduk Split leads the table with 19 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.16. BTTS: 56%. Over 2.5: 67%. Clean-sheet matches: 44%.
Result split
Home wins: 58%. Draws: 18%. Away wins: 24%.
Team rankings
Dinamo Zagreb has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.25. Both teams scored in 70% of Rudeš's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hajduk Split | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18:9 | +9 | 19 | 2.11 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Varaždin | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | +7 | 18 | 2.00 | WDDDW |
| 3 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | +7 | 16 | 2.00 | DWLWL |
| 4 |  Osijek | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18:14 | +4 | 16 | 1.78 | WLWDL |
| 5 |  Rijeka | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:11 | +3 | 14 | 1.75 | WDWLW |
| 6 |  Istra 1961 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:14 | +3 | 12 | 1.33 | DDWLW |
| 7 |  Slaven Koprivnica | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11:17 | -6 | 10 | 1.11 | LWLDW |
| 8 |  Lokomotiva Zagreb | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:17 | -6 | 7 | 0.78 | LLDLL |
| 9 |  Rudeš | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12:25 | -13 | 7 | 0.78 | LLDWL |
| 10 |  Gorica | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6:14 | -8 | 5 | 0.56 | DLDWL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 45 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 Zagreb2.25
- 2Osijek2.00
- 3Hajduk Split2.00
- 4Istra 19611.89
- 5Rijeka1.78
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Varaždin0.78
- 2Hajduk Split1.00
- 3Rijeka1.33
- 4Dinamo Zagreb1.38
- 5Istra 19611.56
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Rudeš70%
- 2Istra 196167%
- 3Rijeka67%
- 4Lokomotiva Zagreb67%
- 5Dinamo Zagreb63%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Rudeš90%
- 2Istra 196178%
- 3Hajduk Split78%
- 4Dinamo Zagreb75%
- 5Osijek67%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
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 Dijon8.17
- 2Domagoj Bukvić8.09
- 3Emil Frederiksen7.77
- 4Nail Omerović7.71
- 5Luka Mamić7.68
- 6Rokas Puku0161tas7.59
- 7Stjepan Radeljić7.44
- 8Renato Josipović7.42
Most minutes
- 1Franko Kolić810
- 2Niko Šepić810
- 3Lovre Rogić810
- 4Josip Posavec810
- 5Toni Silić810
- 6Marko Malenica810
- 7Josip Silić810
- 8Luka Mamić790
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 | Rijeka | 9 | 1.96 | 1.05 | +0.91 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 9 | 1.85 | 1.05 | +0.80 | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| 3 | Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 2.22 | 1.12 | +1.11 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 4 | Osijek | 9 | 1.91 | 1.56 | +0.35 | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| 5 | Varaždin | 9 | 1.56 | 1.47 | +0.09 | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | 9 | 1.60 | 1.73 | -0.13 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 7 | Slaven Koprivnica | 9 | 1.38 | 1.91 | -0.53 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 8 | Gorica | 9 | 1.25 | 1.86 | -0.61 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| 9 | Rudeš | 10 | 1.10 | 1.91 | -0.81 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| 10 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 9 | 1.21 | 2.18 | -0.98 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
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?
Hajduk Split leads Prva HNL with 19 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Prva HNL?
Dinamo Zagreb has the strongest attack in Prva HNL, scoring 2.25 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Prva HNL?
Varaždin concedes the fewest goals in Prva HNL, 0.78 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Prva HNL?
Prva HNL averages 3.16 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 56% of Prva HNL matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Prva HNL?
Home teams win 58% 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 10 goals.