**Narva Trans sits at the foot of the 2026 Meistriliiga table with just 18 points from 28 matches and a -43 goal difference, making automatic relegation to the Esiliiga the overwhelming consensus outcome.** Nõmme United and Kuressaare are level on 28 points in the battle for ninth, which triggers a November playoff against the Esiliiga runner-up, while Harju and Vaprus sit only a few points ahead. Levadia’s dominance at the top has left the lower order exposed, with recent results showing the bottom sides struggling for wins and clean sheets. The remaining eight rounds will determine whether the promoted Nõmme United avoids an immediate return or if another side slips into the playoff position.