The 1997–98 Druga HNL (also known as 2. HNL) season was the 7th season of Croatia's second-level football since its establishment in 1992.

The league consisted of 82 teams organized into three geographic groups: Sjever (North, 16 teams), Istok (East, 16 teams), Središte (Center, 17 teams), Zapad (West, 16 teams), and Jug (South, 17 teams).

North Division

East Division

Center Division

West Division

South Division

Promotion play-offs

Group 1

Segesta – Jadran Poreč 2–2

Jadran Poreč – Čakovec 0–0

Čakovec – Segesta 1–2

Group 2

RNK Split – Zagorec Krapina 0–1

Cibalia – RNK Split 2–1

Zagorec Krapina – Cibalia 2–2

Final

Cibalia was promoted to the Croatian First Football League.

Additional match

External links 1997–98 in Croatian Football at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation Official website