**Early 2026-27 NB I standings show Kispest Honvéd and Zalaegerszegi TE occupying the bottom two spots after seven rounds, with Honvéd on six points and the worst goal difference among the group while Zalaegerszeg sits one point ahead in the relegation play-off position.** Both clubs have recorded multiple heavy defeats and struggle to convert chances, contrasting with mid-table sides such as Nyíregyháza Spartacus and Paksi SE that sit just above on seven and eight points. The league’s updated format—automatic relegation for the last-placed team and a single-leg play-off for the second-bottom side against the NB II runner-up—heightens pressure on these clubs from the outset. Recent form, defensive organization, and squad depth will determine whether the bottom sides can climb out of the drop zone before the winter break or face mounting pressure through a congested fixture list.