Football ELO rankings

Croatian HNL team ELO ranking

Compare Croatian HNL clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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Croatian HNL team ELO ranking

Season : 2026-2027 · Latest observation : 2026-09-12

ELO leaderDinamo Zagreb
Average ELO1536
ELO spread342
Teams covered9

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Dinamo Zagreb17475
2HNK Hajduk Split16385
3NK Varazdin16025
4HNK Rijeka15805
5NK Osijek15046
6Istra 196114836
7NK Lokomotiva Zagreb14596
8NK Slaven Belupo14066
9HNK Gorica14066

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1NK Osijek6402112
2HNK Hajduk Split5311610
3NK Varazdin5311410
4Dinamo Zagreb5311310
5HNK Rijeka522128
6NK Lokomotiva Zagreb6213-17
7Istra 1961613216
8NK Slaven Belupo6204-86
9HNK Gorica6015-81

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

Croatian HNL statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read Croatian HNL through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. Each competition has its own variance, rhythm and structural profile, which changes how league statistics should be interpreted. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret Croatian HNL better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the Croatian HNL hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ

Croatian HNL ELO FAQ

How do I read the Croatian HNL ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in Croatian HNL?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the Croatian HNL hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.