**In the early stages of the 2026–27 NB I season, after nine rounds, Budapest Honvéd sits bottom with seven points and a negative goal difference, while Nyíregyháza Spartacus occupies the relegation play-off spot on eight points.** The bottom two face significant pressure, with the 12th-placed side facing automatic relegation to NB II and 11th contesting a one-off play-off against the NB II runners-up on 29 May 2027. Mid-table sides like Zalaegerszegi TE and MTK Budapest remain close on nine points, keeping the lower order fluid. Puskás Akadémia leads the table, but the relegation picture hinges on sustained poor results from the current strugglers, January transfer activity, and fixture congestion in the winter months. Historical patterns show that early-season positions often shift markedly over the remaining 24 rounds.