**Honvéd and Zalaegerszegi currently occupy the bottom two spots in the early 2026–27 NB I table after seven rounds, with the former facing automatic relegation and the latter a play-off against the NB II runner-up.** The 12-team league runs a 33-match schedule ending in May 2027, and both clubs—Honvéd as a promoted side and ZTE as a perennial lower-table outfit—have posted negative goal differences and limited wins so far. Győr enter as defending champions, while mid-table sides such as Nyíregyháza, Kisvárda, and Paks sit just above the drop zone with mixed recent results. Squad turnover from the summer window, home/away splits, and the physical demands of the compressed calendar will shape whether these teams can climb clear or if established form trends keep them anchored near the bottom.