**Early in the 2026–27 NB I season, Zalaegerszeg and Kispest Honvéd occupy the bottom spots after the opening seven matchweeks, aligning with pre-season forecasts that flagged them alongside Kisvárda as primary relegation risks.** The league features a pronounced split, with a handful of sides (including title contenders Ferencváros and Újpest) separating from a broad group of ten clubs battling to avoid the drop under the new format of automatic relegation for last place and a play-off for second-bottom. Significant summer player turnover and squad rebuilding have produced more homogeneous teams, with greater emphasis on youth integration, while promoted sides Vasas and Honvéd add further uncertainty to the lower table. Recent results and form will shape the early relegation picture before the winter break.