Croatian 1 HNL Betting Tips
The Croatian 1 HNL is the top men's professional football league in Croatia. The competition is also known as the the Croatian First Football League and Prva HNL.
The competition was established in 1992 and runs from July or August, ending in May with a two month break in December and February. Dinamo Zagreb the most successful club in the Croatian 1 HNL with 20 titles.
Croatian 1 HNL FAQ
Where can I watch Croatian 1 HNL Live Streams?
Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch Croatian 1 HNL live streams.
Who has won the most Croatian 1 HNL titles?
Dinamo Zagreb are the most successful club with 20 Croatian 1 HNL titles. Hajduk Split are next best with six titles.
Who are the Croatian 1 HNL champions?
Dinamo Zagreb are the Croatian 1 HNL champions after winning their 20th title in 2018-19.
How many teams are in the Croatian 1 HNL?
There are currently 10 teams in the Croatian 1 HNL.
What teams play in the Croatian 1 HNL?
The 10 teams that currently play in the Croatian 1 HNL are Dinamo Zagreb, Gorica, Hajduk Split, Inter Zapresic, Istra 1961, Lokomotiva, Osijek, Rijeka, Slaven Belupo and Varazdin.
Croatian 1 HNL Live Streaming
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Croatian 1 HNL Betting Odds
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Croatian 1 HNL Results
Check the Croatian 1 HNL results and
stats as soon as they happen to give
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matches.
Croatian 1 HNL Champions, Runners-Up & Third Place
Hajduk Split won three of the first four Croatian 1 HNL titles, Croatia Zagreb winning the next four titles. Croatia Zagreb changed their name to Dinamo Zagreb and have dominated the competition.
Dinamo Zagreb won 11 straight titles from 2005-06 to 2015-16 with Rijeka becoming their main challengers.
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | tbc | tbc | tbc |
| 2018-19 | Dinamo Zagreb | Rijeka | Osijek |
| 2017-18 | Dinamo Zagreb | Rijeka | Hajduk Split |
| 2016-17 | Rijeka | Dinamo Zagreb | Hajduk Split |
| 2015-16 | Dinamo Zagreb | Rijeka | Hajduk Split |
| 2014-15 | Dinamo Zagreb | Rijeka | Hajduk Split |
| 2013-14 | Dinamo Zagreb | Rijeka | Hajduk Split |
| 2012-13 | Dinamo Zagreb | Lokomotiva | Rijeka |
| 2011-12 | Dinamo Zagreb | Hajduk Split | Slaven Belupo |
| 2010-11 | Dinamo Zagreb | Hajduk Split | RNK Split |
| 2009-10 | Dinamo Zagreb | Hajduk Split | Cibalia |
| 2008-09 | Dinamo Zagreb | Hajduk Split | Rijeka |
| 2007-08 | Dinamo Zagreb | Slaven Belupo | Osijek |
| 2006-07 | Dinamo Zagreb | Hajduk Split | NK Zagreb |
| 2005-06 | Dinamo Zagreb | Rijeka | Varteks |
| 2004-05 | Hajduk Split | Inter Zaprešić | NK Zagreb |
| 2003-04 | Hajduk Split | Dinamo Zagreb | Rijeka |
| 2002-03 | Dinamo Zagreb | Hajduk Split | Varteks |
| 2001-02 | NK Zagreb | Hajduk Split | Dinamo Zagreb |
| 2000-01 | Hajduk Split | Dinamo Zagreb | Osijek |
| 1999-00 | Dinamo Zagreb | Hajduk Split | Osijek |
| 1998-99 | Croatia Zagreb | Rijeka | Hajduk Split |
| 1997-98 | Croatia Zagreb | Hajduk Split | Osijek |
| 1996-97 | Croatia Zagreb | Hajduk Split | Hrvatski Dragovoljac |
| 1995-96 | Croatia Zagreb | Hajduk Split | Varteks |
| 1994-95 | Hajduk Split | Croatia Zagreb | Osijek |
| 1993-94 | Hajduk Split | NK Zagreb | Croatia Zagreb |
| 1992-93 | Croatia Zagreb | Hajduk Split | NK Zagreb |
| 1992 | Hajduk Split | NK Zagreb | Osijek |
Croatian 1 HNL Fixtures
Pay special attention to the Croatian 1 HNL fixtures and check if any
clubs could be resting players due to upcoming matches in the
Croatian Cup, UEFA Champions
League or UEFA Europa League.
Croatian 1 HNL Table
Check the
Croatian 1 HNL table to see what teams are consistently challenging
at the top of the table. Dinamo Zagreb are always challenging for the title with Rijeka finishing runners-up in five of the last six seasons and winning the title in 2016-17.
Osijek, Hajduk Split and Lokomotiva Zagreb are the other clubs likely to be battling for European qualification.
Many clubs are used to fighting relegation and are regularly at the bottom of the Croatian 1 HNL table. Identifying these teams and backing against them is a great way to consistently win your
Croatian 1 HNL
bets.
Croatian 1 HNL Format
The 10 teams in the Croatian 1 HNL play each other four times each season for a total of 36 matches.
The Croatian 1 HNL champions and 2nd placed team qualify for the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round. The club that finishes 3rd earns a place in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round.
The teams that finish 4th and 5th alongside the Croatian Cup winners enter the Europa League second qualifying round, except when the Croatian Cup winners are also Croatian 1 HNL champions, in which case the Croatian Cup runners up take the spot in the Europa League.
The team that finishes bottom of the table is relegated to the Croatian Second Football League. The club that finishes 9th contests the relegation play-offs.
Croatian 1 HNL Highlights
Watch Croatian 1 HNL highlights at the Croatian Football Television YouTube channel.
Croatian 1 HNL News
Get all the latest Croatian 1 HNL news from the official Croatian 1 HNL website.
Croatian 1 HNL Social Media
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Croatian 1 HNL History
The Croatian 1 HNL was formed in 1991 following the dissolution of the Yugoslav First League. A total of 12 clubs contested the first season which was expanded to 16 clubs and then 18 clubs in the 1993-94 season.
From the 2013-14 Croatian 1 HNL season the number of teams was reduced to ten.
