1997–98 Croatian First Football League

1. HNL
Season1997–98
Dates3 August 1997 –
10 May 1998
ChampionsCroatia Zagreb
4th Croatian title
8th domestic title
Champions LeagueCroatia Zagreb
UEFA CupHajduk Split
Osijek
Cup Winners' CupVarteks
Intertoto CupHrvatski Dragovoljac
Matches played192
Goals scored494 (2.57 per match)
Best PlayerMario Bazina
Top goalscorerMate Baturina (19)
Biggest home winZadarkomerc 6–0 Slaven Belupo
Biggest away winSamobor 0–6 NK Zagreb
Highest scoringHrvatski Dragovoljac 6–2 Slaven Belupo
Varteks 2–6 Croatia Zagreb
Average attendance3,602

The 1997–98 Croatian First Football League was the seventh season of the Croatian top-level football league since its establishment.