**In the early stages of the 2026–27 OTP Bank Liga, Kispest Honvéd and Zalaegerszegi TE occupy the bottom two positions after seven rounds, placing them in the automatic relegation and play-off spots under the new format.** Honvéd, newly returned after three seasons in NB II and operating with the league’s lowest squad value, sits on six points with a negative goal difference, while ZTE trails with a -9 GD and winless recent form. The defending champions Győr and frontrunners like Puskás Akadémia sit comfortably above a tightly grouped mid-table. Key influences include squad depth, recent promotion/relegation cycles, financial stability, and fixture congestion for clubs with limited resources. With 26 rounds remaining before the May 2027 play-off, results in the coming months, winter transfers, and injury management will shape whether the current bottom pair maintain their position or if mid-table sides slip into the relegation zone.