Italy

Serie B

Italy Italy Second Division 🏛️ Est. 1929 👥 20 Teams

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 24 14 4 6 37 24 +13 46
2 25 13 5 7 54 40 +14 44
3 25 12 8 5 46 27 +19 43
4
HHC
25 13 4 8 42 30 +12 43
5 24 12 5 7 38 26 +12 41
6 25 11 7 7 56 48 +8 40
7 25 11 3 11 48 59 -11 36
8 25 10 5 10 54 44 +10 35
9 25 10 5 10 38 44 -6 35
10 24 9 6 9 36 38 -2 33
11 25 8 9 8 51 51 0 33
12
AFC
25 9 6 10 30 36 -6 33
13 25 10 3 12 24 31 -7 33
14 24 10 2 12 39 42 -3 32
15 25 8 6 11 28 38 -10 30
16 25 7 6 12 32 40 -8 27
17 25 6 2 17 35 49 -14 20
18
ACV
25 3 8 14 32 53 -21 17
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Past
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📅 Upcoming - Predictions
5 matches
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08 Mar 14:00
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Catanzaro host Empoli, a tougher opponent.

Empoli's quality should translate into chances and goals.

An away win is the most likely outcome.

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Frosinone look to control the game at home against Sampdoria.

The visitors will threaten on the break.

A high-scoring home win is on the cards.

08 Mar 14:00
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Mantova will host Juve Stabia aiming for a result.

Stabia's attacking pace could punish Mantova's defense.

An away win with multiple goals is plausible.

08 Mar 16:15
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Carrarese face Palermo in a challenging test.

Palermo's quality can unlock the home defense.

An away win for Palermo is a likely scenario.

08 Mar 18:30
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Bari's attacking form away from home should test Pescara's defense.

Pescara rely on counter chances through their wingers.

Expect an open game with chances arising for both sides, ending in a narrow Bari win.

📜 Past Matches
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07 Mar
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Avellino's attacking depth edges a home win.

Padova will push to respond but might fall short at the end.

Expect a tight encounter with decisive moments.

07 Mar
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Spezia host Monza with a solid home edge and a strong attacking lineup.

Spezia's forward lines should trouble a vulnerable Monza defense.

Expect a competitive game with a late drama as Monza push for an equalizer.

07 Mar
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Sudtirol and Virtus Entella are likely to cancel each other out at home and away.

Midfield battles could decide the tempo with chances on both sides.

A draw feels fitting given the balanced squads and similar form.

07 Mar
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Venezia look to exploit home comfort against a defensively exposed Reggio Emilia lineup.

A strong attacking showing could seal a clean sheet if the defense holds firm.

Reggiana will need to shore up transitions to avoid conceding a rapid second goal.

07 Mar
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Modena and Cesena are likely to cancel each other out given tactical setups.

Both sides possess willing runners who could create chances from wide areas.

The match could swing on a set-piece or a single moment of quality.

07 Mar
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ACV
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Both sides are likely to share the spoils in a balanced contest.

Barendrecht's pressing game could probe ACV's defense on home soil.

A draw seems the most probable outcome with limited clear-cut chances.

07 Mar
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GVVV look sharper on the road, exploiting Hoek's gaps.

Away forays could net a couple of goals with solid finishing.

Hoek may struggle to disrupt the visitors' rhythm.

07 Mar
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The middle of the park battle could end level.

Both teams have quality in attacking transitions.

A tight scoreline is likely given solid defensive structures.

07 Mar
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Volendam should control the game with home advantage.

Maassluis may struggle to threaten the clean sheet.

Expect two goals and a comfortable win for the hosts.

07 Mar
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HHC
94% AI - 1

Sparta Rotterdam's pace could pierce HHC's defense several times.

HHC will push for a response but may concede again.

A high-scoring encounter is on the cards at home for Sparta.

07 Mar
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HFC's solidity at home should secure a clean sheet.

IJsselmeervogels will need elite defending to keep the result tight.

An early goal could settle the match in favor of the hosts.

07 Mar
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Quick Boys' away form could tilt the balance.

Spakenburg will push for a positive result in front of their fans.

The visitors' finishing may decide the outcome.

07 Mar
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Katwijk's attacking line could break through Kozakken's defense.

Kozakken will look for counters to grab a goal.

A tight, entertaining match with multiple scoring chances is likely.

07 Mar
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AFC
94% AI - 1

Both sides are likely to cancel each other out in a tense draw.

De Treffers will aim to control midfield and create chances.

A balanced game with few clear-cut opportunities is expected.

05 Mar
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66% AI 1 2

Classic rivalry encounter.

Form often goes out the window in derbies.

Passion and intensity will define this match.

05 Mar
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2 3
48% AI 2 0

Form favors hosts.

Home team sits higher in the table.

Their recent results give them the psychological edge.

05 Mar
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50% AI 1 0

Strong home advantage expected.

The hosts have been dominant at home recently.

Expect a controlled performance from the home side.

05 Mar
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2 2
59% AI 1 1

A tight contest is expected.

Both teams are evenly matched this season.

Could go either way but slight edge to experience.

Serie B

Serie B is Italy’s second-tier professional football league, serving as the competitive bridge between the top flight and the broader professional pyramid. Typically featuring 20 clubs, the season runs from August to May, with a 38-game, home-and-away schedule. The league is renowned for its balanced mix of physical, organized defending, swift transitions, and occasional expansive attacking play, reflecting Italy’s tactical heritage while fostering emerging attacking talent. Key facts: Serie B has a storied history dating back to the 1929-30 season and remains the primary route to Serie A. The current format usually promotes the first- and second-placed teams automatically, while teams finishing 3rd through 8th enter a promotion playoff for a third promotion spot; the bottom four clubs are relegated to Serie C. The division is home to historic clubs that have shaped Italian football as well as ambitious newcomers, and it’s a proving ground for players who later become regulars in Serie A. Fans follow Serie B for the late-season title races, dramatic relegation battles, and the chance to spot rising stars before they reach the top tier. Its regional derbies, passionate fanbases, and the blend of tradition and opportunity keep attendance and viewership strong across Italy.