**In the early stages of the 2026–27 NB I season, newly promoted sides Kispest Honvéd and Vasas sit near the bottom alongside Zalaegerszeg after seven rounds, with Honvéd and Zalaegerszeg occupying the relegation spots under the updated format that sends the last-placed team down automatically and pits second-bottom against an NB II side in a playoff.** Defending champions Győri ETO and Puskás Akadémia lead the table, while established clubs like Ferencváros and Újpest occupy mid-table positions with mixed results. Key influences include the promoted teams’ adjustment to top-flight competition, squad depth and injury management during a congested schedule, and historical patterns where sides returning from NB II often face steep challenges in avoiding the drop. Recent form and upcoming fixtures against stronger opponents will shape early market pricing on which clubs finish in the bottom two.