Serie B
Serie B is the second-highest division in Italian football, sitting below Serie A. It brings together 20 teams each season who compete for promotion to the top flight and to avoid relegation to Serie C, often producing vibrant, tactical contests and opportunities for young talents to rise.
⚡ A balanced, physical and tactical league with a mix of organized defending, rapid transitions and occasional expansive attacking play.
📌 Notable Facts
- The league is the primary route for promotion to Serie A, with the top two teams earning automatic promotion and the third promoted via play-offs.
- Serie B is renowned for developing players and managers who go on to succeed in higher levels of Italian and European football.
- Many historic Italian clubs have spent significant time in Serie B before returning to the top flight.
📊 League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 23 | +14 | 46 | |
| 2 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 45 | 24 | +21 | 43 | |
| 3 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 28 | +12 | 42 | |
| 4 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 52 | 39 | +13 | 41 | |
| 5 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 37 | 26 | +11 | 38 | |
| 6 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 53 | 47 | +6 | 37 | |
| 7 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 53 | 42 | +11 | 35 | |
| 8 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 35 | -5 | 33 | |
| 9 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 33 | |
| 10 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 32 | |
| 11 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 32 | |
| 12 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 30 | |
| 13 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 31 | -8 | 30 | |
| 14 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 36 | -9 | 30 | |
| 15 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 35 | 42 | -7 | 29 | |
| 16 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 27 | |
| 17 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 35 | 48 | -13 | 20 | |
| 18 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 49 | -20 | 17 |
① Padova face a strong Spezia side and start as underdogs at home.
② Spezia's quality should shine through with at least one away goal.
③ Expect a tight contest with three goals and a narrow Spezia win.
① Sudtirol's form and quality edge Reggiana in a tight Serie B clash.
② Reggiana will push for an equalizer but may leave gaps at the back.
③ Expect a contest decided by a moment of quality.
① Monza's attacking firepower could overwhelm Cesena on the road.
② Cesena will try to exploit spaces, but may struggle to contain Monza's pace.
③ An away win with both sides scoring is likely.
① Venezia and Avellino look evenly matched in Serie B.
② Neither side may find a decisive edge in a defensive duel.
③ A draw is a fair reflection of the balance.
① Modena's quality edges Virtus Entella, especially in attack.
② Entella will push back but could be stretched by counter-attacks.
③ Away win with goals for both teams is plausible.
① Catanzaro's form and depth give them the edge over Carrarese.
② Carrarese will seek a home upset but may concede late.
③ Away win with goals from both sides is likely.
① Classic rivalry encounter.
② Form often goes out the window in derbies.
③ Passion and intensity will define this match.
① Form favors hosts.
② Home team sits higher in the table.
③ Their recent results give them the psychological edge.
① Strong home advantage expected.
② The hosts have been dominant at home recently.
③ Expect a controlled performance from the home side.
① A tight contest is expected.
② Both teams are evenly matched this season.
③ Could go either way but slight edge to experience.
① Avellino enjoy a stronger home form and sit higher in the table.
② Padova will look to exploit counter-attacks but may struggle to keep a clean sheet.
③ Expect an open game with goals at both ends.
① Monza's attack could break through Spezia's defense.
② Spezia will aim to stifle the visitors from the middle and hit on the break.
③ A tight contest with late goals possible.
① Sudtirol's home form is typically solid and suits this clash.
② Entella have defensive issues away from home and may concede.
③ Expect a controlled win for the hosts with clean sheet potential.
① Both teams prefer attacking football and should cancel each other out.
② Venezia's home record gives some edge but Reggiana counter-punch well.
③ Open match with several chances at both ends.
① Modena's home comfort should help them edge Cesena.
② Cesena have goals in them but may struggle to keep Modena at bay.
③ A competitive contest with chances for both sides.
① Barendrecht and ACV are evenly matched on the day.
② Home advantage could premium Barendrecht's chances, but ACV will counter well.
③ A 1-1 draw is a plausible result with shared chances.
① Hoek take advantage of home turf against GVVV Veenendaal.
② Expect a lively game with both teams contributing on the scoreboard.
③ Prediction is a 2-1 home win with Hoek edging the encounter.
① Rijnsburgse Boys should dominate at home against Jong Almere City FC.
② Almere City will attempt to break forward but may concede multiple times.
③ Projected scoreline is a 3-1 home win with continued dominance and goals from both sides.
① Volendam capitalizes on home advantage to edge past Excelsior Maassluis.
② Key attackers find space against a compact defense.
③ A tight midfield battle could hinge on a late goal.
① HHC travel with the stronger squad and take three points.
② Sparta Rotterdam Jong will push forward but struggle to break down a solid defense.
③ A tight first half could open after the break.
① HFC control possession and keep a clean sheet against IJsselmeervogels.
② Front two look sharp, combining well in the final third.
③ The visitors may threaten on the counter late in the game.
① Spakenburg and Quick Boys play out a balanced, high-scoring draw.
② Midfield battles dominate with chances at both ends.
③ Expect late goals as fatigue sets in.
① Katwijk's attacking trio punishes the hosts with a 3-1 win.
② Kozakken Boys struggle to cope with pressing and pace.
③ The encounter should remain open, leaving room for more goals.
① A tight, low-scoring game ends 0-1 as AFC grab a win on the road.
② De Treffers may create chances but are contained.
③ Away defense holds firm late on.
① Empoli travel well and could take control early.
② Catanzaro will need a disciplined defensive showing to stay in the game.
③ Away win is likely with limited scoring for the hosts.
① Frosinone's home form gives them the edge in a tight contest.
② Sampdoria will push to avoid defeat and may score once.
③ Both teams should find chances, making it an engaging encounter.
① Mantova look to exploit home advantage with a tight 1-0 win.
② Juve Stabia will push for an equalizer late on but may fall short.
③ Low-scoring affair, but decisive for the home side.
① Palermo's quality may tip the balance away from Carrarese.
② Carrarese will look to threaten and grab a result at home.
③ An open game with chances for both sides is likely.
① High-scoring derby predicted.
② Historical meetings suggest plenty of goals.
③ Both teams will push for attacking football.
① Home momentum continues.
② The hosts are on an impressive winning run.
③ Confidence is high in the home dressing room.
① Visitors look dangerous.
② Away team has key players returning from injury.
③ Their counter-attacking style could be decisive.
① Classic rivalry encounter.
② Form often goes out the window in derbies.
③ Passion and intensity will define this match.
① Sampdoria and Bari are evenly matched, making a draw plausible.
② Both teams possess capable attacking players who can exploit gaps.
③ A balanced midfield battle could decide the outcome with a late equalizer.
① Empoli's quality edge should translate into a win with both teams scoring.
② Cesena's resilience can keep it competitive, but they may concede again.
③ Home form and squad depth tilt the result toward Empoli.
① Modena's defense at home could frustrate Padova.
② Padova may struggle to break through the hosts' back line.
③ A tight, low-scoring affair is likely given tactical setups.
① Sudtirol's home form gives them the edge in a narrow result.
② Venezia's attacking options can keep it interesting with a goal in reply.
③ Head-to-head and league form suggest goals from both sides.
① Spezia should control possession and notch a comfortable home win.
② Reggiana may struggle to breach a solid home defense.
③ The fixture profile supports a clean sheet and multiple goals for Spezia.
① Avellino's forward line is in good form and can edge the clash.
② Juve Stabia can grab a goal to keep the scoreline tight.
③ Expected a lively game with both teams contributing to the scoreline.
① ACV's home setup gives them the edge over RKAV Volendam.
② Volendam's attack may struggle to break through a compact defense.
③ Low-scoring affair with a home win is plausible.
① Excelsior Maassluis's home form should yield goals.
② Hoek will push for a response but may concede twice.
③ An open game with both sides finding the net is likely.
① Jong Sparta Rotterdam's youth-led attack could breach GVVV Veenendaal's defense.
② GVVV Veenendaal may struggle to contain fast breaks.
③ A clean sheet for Jong Sparta Rotterdam and a decisive away win is plausible.
① HHC and Spakenburg are closely matched on form and talent.
② Both teams have attacking options capable of breaking the deadlock.
③ A draw is a reasonable outcome with chances at both ends.
① Katwijk's stronger squad and recent form give them the away edge.
② IJsselmeervogels will try to exploit home conditions but may concede late.
③ Expect an open contest with goals from both sides and a slim away win.
① Kozakken Boys press from the start and secure a home victory.
② De Treffers should respond with a goal but cannot turn the tide.
③ An attacking encounter with chances for both sides.
① Both teams arrive with balanced form and strong attacking options.
② Home advantage for Quick Boys factors, but HFC counters effectively.
③ A high-scoring draw seems likely with late drama.
① Rijnsburgse Boys exploit away chances and claim victory.
② AFC press high but can't neutralize the visitors' counterattacks.
③ The match should feature goals for both sides.
① Jong Almere City's pace and energy give them the edge at home.
② Barendrecht defend compactly but concede in the closing stages.
③ An entertaining game with goals on both sides.
① Monza's home strength and squad depth give them the edge.
② Entella will battle hard but may struggle to break through.
③ A 2-0 home win is a plausible outcome with a controlled performance.
