HNL — Home Advantage
Croatia · 2026/27
Home Advantage
| # | Team | Home Advantage | Scored | Defence | PPG (Home / Away) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  HNK Rijeka | +38% | +51% | +25% | 2.60/0.83 |
| 2 |  HNK Hajduk Split | +36% | +15% | +58% | 2.71/1.40 |
| 3 |  Dinamo Zagreb | +31% | +11% | +50% | 3.00/0.80 |
| 4 |  NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | +21% | +17% | +25% | 1.40/0.57 |
| 5 |  NK Slaven Belupo | +19% | +43% | -4% | 1.50/0.67 |
| 6 |  HNK Gorica | +17% | +14% | +20% | 0.50/0.67 |
| 7 |  NK Varazdin | +16% | -12% | +45% | 1.83/1.33 |
| 8 |  Rudes | +4% | +20% | -11% | 1.17/1.00 |
| 9 |  NK Osijek | +4% | -9% | +18% | 1.67/1.67 |
| 10 |  Istra 1961 | +2% | +14% | -11% | 1.33/1.33 |
1. Home Advantage: How much a team's results improve on their own ground versus on the road — a combined signal from both attack and defence.
2. Scored: Compares goals scored per game at home against goals scored per game away. A positive figure means the team finds the net more easily at home.
3. Defence: Compares goals conceded per game at home against goals conceded away. A positive figure means the team keeps opponents quieter on their own turf.
The combined Home Advantage score is the average of the Scoring and Defence figures, weighted equally.
Goal-based metrics give a sharper picture of home performance than win/loss records alone, since they reflect the margin of each match.
HNL (Croatia) — Home Advantage Analysis
In the HNL (Croatia), the average home win rate is 52% compared to 27% away — a clear indicator that home advantage is a significant factor. Dinamo Zagreb shows the strongest home advantage, winning 100% of home games versus just 20% away (a difference of +80%). At the other end, HNK Gorica actually performs better away than at home, with a home win rate of 0% versus 17% on the road.
Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Rijeka | +51% | 2.60 | 0.83 |
| 2 | NK Slaven Belupo | +43% | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| 3 | Rudes | +20% | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| 4 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | +17% | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| 5 | HNK Hajduk Split | +15% | 2.43 | 1.80 |
| 6 | Istra 1961 | +14% | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| 7 | HNK Gorica | +14% | 0.67 | 0.50 |
| 8 | Dinamo Zagreb | +11% | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| 9 | NK Osijek | -9% | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| 10 | NK Varazdin | -12% | 1.17 | 1.50 |
HNL (Croatia) — Home Goals Scored Analysis
HNK Rijeka has the biggest scoring advantage at home in the HNL (Croatia), netting 2.60 goals/match at home versus 0.83 away — a Scoring Advantage of +51%. In contrast, NK Varazdin scores more away (1.50/match) than at home (1.17/match), representing a scoring disadvantage of -12% at their own ground. A high positive Scoring Advantage is a key signal for Over 2.5 and BTTS betting markets in home fixtures.
Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk Split | +58% | 0.43 | 1.60 |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | +50% | 0.67 | 2.00 |
| 3 | NK Varazdin | +45% | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| 4 | HNK Rijeka | +25% | 1.00 | 1.67 |
| 5 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | +25% | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| 6 | HNK Gorica | +20% | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| 7 | NK Osijek | +18% | 1.17 | 1.67 |
| 8 | NK Slaven Belupo | -4% | 2.17 | 2.00 |
| 9 | Rudes | -11% | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| 10 | Istra 1961 | -11% | 1.67 | 1.33 |
HNL (Croatia) — Home Defence Analysis
HNK Hajduk Split has the best home defensive record in the HNL (Croatia), conceding just 0.43 goals/match at home compared to 1.60 away — a Defence Advantage of +58%. This makes them an excellent Clean Sheet and Under 2.5 candidate in home fixtures. On the flip side, Istra 1961 concedes more at home (1.67/match) than away (1.33/match), suggesting their home defence struggles despite the crowd backing. High Defence Advantage combined with low scoring opponents points strongly to Under 2.5 and BTTS No outcomes.
1st Half — Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NK Slaven Belupo | +100% | 0.67 | 0.00 |
| 2 | HNK Rijeka | +69% | 1.80 | 0.33 |
| 3 | Istra 1961 | +56% | 1.17 | 0.33 |
| 4 | Rudes | +33% | 0.33 | 0.17 |
| 5 | HNK Hajduk Split | +18% | 1.14 | 0.80 |
| 6 | Dinamo Zagreb | +8% | 1.17 | 1.00 |
| 7 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | +2% | 0.60 | 0.57 |
| 8 | NK Varazdin | -25% | 0.50 | 0.83 |
| 9 | NK Osijek | -29% | 0.83 | 1.50 |
| 10 | HNK Gorica | -100% | 0.00 | 0.17 |
HNL (Croatia) — Home Goals Scored (1st Half) Analysis
In the 1st Half, NK Slaven Belupo has the biggest home scoring advantage in the HNL (Croatia), netting 0.67 goals/match at home versus 0.00 away — a Scoring Advantage of +100%. At the other end, HNK Gorica shows the weakest home output in this period, with 0.00/match at home against 0.17 away (-100%). First-half scoring patterns are key indicators for Half-Time result and Asian Handicap markets.
1st Half — Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NK Varazdin | +100% | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | +62% | 0.33 | 1.40 |
| 3 | HNK Rijeka | +54% | 0.20 | 0.67 |
| 4 | NK Osijek | +33% | 0.33 | 0.67 |
| 5 | HNK Gorica | +33% | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| 6 | HNK Hajduk Split | +17% | 0.29 | 0.40 |
| 7 | Istra 1961 | +11% | 0.67 | 0.83 |
| 8 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | +9% | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| 9 | NK Slaven Belupo | 0% | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| 10 | Rudes | -23% | 1.33 | 0.83 |
HNL (Croatia) — Home Defence (1st Half) Analysis
In the 1st Half, NK Varazdin has the best home defensive record in the HNL (Croatia), conceding just 0.00 goals/match at home compared to 0.17 away — a Defence Advantage of +100%. Rudes struggles most in this period at home, conceding 1.33/match at home versus 0.83 away (-23%). Strong first-half home defence is a reliable indicator for Half-Time 0-0 and Under 0.5 HT markets.
2nd Half — Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Gorica | +33% | 0.67 | 0.33 |
| 2 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | +30% | 0.80 | 0.43 |
| 3 | NK Osijek | +25% | 0.83 | 0.50 |
| 4 | HNK Rijeka | +23% | 0.80 | 0.50 |
| 5 | NK Slaven Belupo | +20% | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| 6 | Rudes | +17% | 1.17 | 0.83 |
| 7 | Dinamo Zagreb | +14% | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| 8 | HNK Hajduk Split | +13% | 1.29 | 1.00 |
| 9 | NK Varazdin | 0% | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| 10 | Istra 1961 | -17% | 0.83 | 1.17 |
HNL (Croatia) — Home Goals Scored (2nd Half) Analysis
In the 2nd Half, HNK Gorica has the biggest home scoring advantage in the HNL (Croatia), netting 0.67 goals/match at home versus 0.33 away — a Scoring Advantage of +33%. At the other end, Istra 1961 shows the weakest home output in this period, with 0.83/match at home against 1.17 away (-17%). Second-half scoring advantage is particularly valuable for live betting and Over/Under markets in the final stages.
2nd Half — Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNK Hajduk Split | +79% | 0.14 | 1.20 |
| 2 | NK Varazdin | +40% | 0.50 | 1.17 |
| 3 | NK Lokomotiva Zagreb | +36% | 0.60 | 1.29 |
| 4 | Dinamo Zagreb | +29% | 0.33 | 0.60 |
| 5 | HNK Rijeka | +11% | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| 6 | NK Osijek | +9% | 0.83 | 1.00 |
| 7 | Rudes | 0% | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| 8 | HNK Gorica | 0% | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| 9 | NK Slaven Belupo | -9% | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| 10 | Istra 1961 | -33% | 1.00 | 0.50 |
HNL (Croatia) — Home Defence (2nd Half) Analysis
In the 2nd Half, HNK Hajduk Split has the best home defensive record in the HNL (Croatia), conceding just 0.14 goals/match at home compared to 1.20 away — a Defence Advantage of +79%. Istra 1961 struggles most in this period at home, conceding 1.00/match at home versus 0.50 away (-33%). A high second-half home defence advantage is a strong signal for Under 1.5 2H and Clean Sheet in the second period.
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