**In the early stages of the 2026–27 OTP Bank Liga (NB I), Zalaegerszegi TE and Kispest Honvéd occupy the bottom two positions after eight rounds, placing them in the relegation zone under the updated format where the last-placed side is automatically relegated and the second-bottom enters a play-off against an NB II side.** ZTE has recorded just two wins amid multiple defeats and a poor goal difference, continuing a pattern of struggles that saw them narrowly avoid the drop in prior campaigns. Honvéd has shown inconsistent results with limited points from their opening fixtures. Mid-table sides such as Nyíregyháza Spartacus, Debrecen, and Kisvárda sit just above with similar points tallies, creating a tight battle where early momentum, home/away form, and squad depth will shape outcomes. The wisdom of crowds reflected in market pricing accounts for the limited sample size and potential for form swings typical in a 12-team league.