Serie B Predictions

Catanzaro

Catanzaro

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 October 2025

18:30

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Padova

Padova

Catanzaro and Padova face each other at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo in the closing match of Sunday's program. The Giallorossi have yet to suffer a loss at home this term, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Padova's visit. Marco Pompetti remains in the recovery room, but the 25-year-old midfielder should be the only absentee in the home team. Teenage midfie... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 October 2025 at 18:30

Empoli

Empoli

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 October 2025

16:15

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Venezia

Venezia

There will be fireworks when Empoli and Venezia square off in an eagerly-awaited Serie B encounter. The Azzurri finally stopped the rot with a hard-earned 2-1 triumph over Sudtirol, a result that should steady nerves but not mask recent struggles in the final third. With rhythm still a work in progress and tempo likely to be measured, the hosts are expected to keep things ti... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 October 2025 at 16:15

Palermo

Palermo

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 October 2025

14:00

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Modena

Modena

All eyes will be on Stadio Renzo Barbera when Palermo and Modena square off in a top-of-the-table Serie B clash. The Rosanero aim to build on a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Spezia and, backed by their passionate home crowd, they are tough to beat in Sicily. Still, the hosts face a setback between the sticks as both Francesco Bardi and Alfred Gomis are sidelined with injuries... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 October 2025 at 14:00

Spezia

Spezia

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

18:30

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Cesena

Cesena

Spezia and Cesena square off against each other at Stadio Alberto Picco in the closing match of Saturday’s program. Spezia are seen as favourites to win this match, but Luca D’Angelo’s men will have to prove their worth on the field. Anyhow, we are positive that the hosts will give 100% to record their first win of the season. Experienced midfielder Filippo Bandinelli ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 18:30

Juve Stabia

Juve Stabia

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

16:15

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Avellino

Avellino

Juve Stabia will try to recover from a 3-0 loss to Carrarese when they face Avellino in the Serie B round 8. Juve Stabia want to climb to the playoffs berth and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s encounter. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, Kevin Piscopo is pushing for a recall to the starting XI.

The Bian... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 16:15

Reggiana

Reggiana

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

14:00

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Bari

Bari

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Cesena, Reggiana will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Bari on Matchday 8. I Granata have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. With no fresh injury worries to report, boss Davide Dionigi is unlikely to make changes to the team that de... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 14:00

Pescara

Pescara

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

14:00

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Carrarese

Carrarese

After failing to win the previous three league matches, Pescara will look to return to winning ways in Serie B when they take on Carrarese on Saturday afternoon. The Dolphins have not been swimming well in recent weeks and, as a result, home win should not be considered. With Giacomo Olzer limping off with injury in a 4-1 loss to Sampdoria, Davide Merola is widely expected t... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 14:00

Mantova

Mantova

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

14:00

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Sudtirol

Sudtirol

Mantova will look to put an end to their five-game winless run in all competitions when they face Sudtirol on Matchday 8. The Biancorossi have been struggling to find their form in the early stages of the season, but Saturday’s game could turn their fortunes around in the Italian second tier. Flavio Paoletti is rated doubtful for the home side after picking up a knock in a... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 14:00

Frosinone

Frosinone

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2025

14:00

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Monza

Monza

Stadio Benito Stirpe will host an interesting Serie B clash between Frosinone and Monza, as the Canarini look to extend their impressive unbeaten home record. Eusebio Di Francesco’s side have turned their stadium into a fortress this season, combining energy and attacking flair with growing defensive solidity. They will aim to replicate their Coppa Italia success from two ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2025 at 14:00

Entella

Entella

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2025

19:30

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Sampdoria

Sampdoria

Entella and Sampdoria square off against each other at Stadio Comunale in what is expected to be a close Serie B encounter. I Biancocelesti are eager to put an end to their four-game winless run, but Friday’s match will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Sampdoria’s visit. La Samp, on the other ha... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2025 at 19:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
18 October 2025 • 17:49 UTC • 1 min read
Serie B Predictions

Weekly Serie B Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly Serie B tips across the most popular football betting markets, including Correct Score, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

Serie B Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
ModenaModenaEmpoliEmpoli24/10/2025, 19:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SudtirolSudtirolCesenaCesena25/10/2025, 14:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SampdoriaSampdoriaFrosinoneFrosinone25/10/2025, 14:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MonzaMonzaReggianaReggiana25/10/2025, 14:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
AvellinoAvellinoSpeziaSpezia25/10/2025, 14:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CarrareseCarrareseVeneziaVenezia25/10/2025, 16:15
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CatanzaroCatanzaroPalermoPalermo25/10/2025, 18:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PadovaPadovaJuve StabiaJuve Stabia26/10/2025, 14:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0`
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
EntellaEntellaPescaraPescara26/10/2025, 14:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BariBariMantovaMantova26/10/2025, 16:15
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

Serie B Outrights Tips for 2025/2026 Season

Outright betting in Serie B focuses on season-long outcomes across Italy’s second division. The most popular outright markets to bet on for Serie B include To Win the League, To Be Relegated, and To Finish as Top Scorer. These market bets reward punters who evaluate squad depth, transfer activity, and who know how to turn that knowledge into accurate football predictions that identify genuine value before the odds shift.

Serie B Outrights Tips for 2025_2026 Season

Who is most likely to win Serie B this season?

Priced at 9/5 (64.3%) by leading bookmakers, Palermo are the main contenders for the 2025/26 Serie B title. Their chances rest on two key pillars, the first being strong financial backing from City Football Group, and the second, one of the most loyal fan bases in Italian football.

Palermo’s push to win the tournament would crown years of rebuilding at the Stadio Renzo Barbera, which seats more than 36,000 and drew average crowds of over 20,000 last season. That level of support, combined with substantial investment from their owners, gives them a major edge in a division where many clubs face strict financial limits. Under Filippo Inzaghi, who arrived after a successful spell at Pisa, Palermo have assembled a balanced squad built to perform across a long campaign. With serious resources, stability, and passionate home support, they stand as the clear favourites to lift the 2025/26 Serie B title.

Who is most likely to be relegated from Serie B this season?

In 2025/26, Padova and Pescara are the leading candidates for relegation from Serie B, with Avellino not far behind. Padova look weakened in attack after the departure of key players, while Pescara face defensive fragility and a poor away record. Avellino, back in the second tier, lack both experience and established names, making it another likely contender for relegation.

More information about the 3 main clubs at risk of relegation from Serie B is given below.

  • Padova. Padova is one of the main teams at risk of relegation from Serie B due to the loss of Michael Liguori and their thin attacking options. Having just returned from Serie C, their promotion momentum could fade quickly without reliable goals.
  • Pescara. Pescara is at serious risk of relegation from Serie B due to their shaky defence and struggles on the road. Promoted through the playoffs, they are likely to find the step up in quality harsh when away from home.
  • Avellino. Avellino is another club at risk of relegation from Serie B due to their lack of experience and absence of high-profile players. The jump from Serie C is steep, and without proven performers, survival looks difficult.

Who is most likely to finish as Top Scorer in Serie B this season?

Pietro Iemmello is the most likely candidate to finish as Serie B’s top scorer in 2025/26. The Catanzaro forward hit 16 goals last season and continues to stand out for his clinical finishing, making him one of the division’s most reliable top scorer contenders. Looking deeper at his 2024/25 numbers, Iemmello’s 16 league goals came with an expected goals (xG) tally of 16.93, showing that his finishing closely matches the chances he generates. He ranked in the 97th percentile for goals scored with 0.46 goals per 90 minutes and contributed 18 goal involvements overall, positioning him well ahead of other contenders in the race for Serie B’s Top Scorer title.

Serie B Betting Stats and Data

To guide our Serie B football betting previews and tips, we track long-term statistical trends from Italy’s second division. The datasets cover home wins, away wins, draws, goals per game, and BTTS (Both Teams to Score) rates across the past five seasons.

Serie B Stats (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.44
Away Teams 1.1
Total (Combined) 2.54
35.5 min/Goal (203 Goals in 80 matches)
48% Clean Sheets (38 times out of 80 matches)
64% Both Teams Scored (51 times out of 80 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 38%
Draw 40%
Away Win 22%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 89%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 28%
Over 4.5 4%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 11%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 73%
Under 4.5 96%
Serie B Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.9
Shots / Match (Home) 14.56
Shots / Match (Away) 11.34
Fouls Per Match 31.01
Fouls / Match (Home) 15.48
Fouls / Match (Away) 15.54
Offsides Per Match 3.09
Players Participated 575

Serie B Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Modena 8 5 3 0 14 4 +10 18 WWDWD
2 Palermo 8 4 4 0 10 4 +6 16 WDDWD
3 Frosinone 8 4 2 2 13 8 +5 14 DWWLL
4 Monza 8 4 2 2 8 6 +2 14 WLDWW
5 Cesena 8 4 2 2 13 11 +2 14 WDLLW
6 Venezia 8 3 4 1 11 6 +5 13 LWDWD
7 Juve Stabia 8 3 4 1 10 8 +2 13 WDWLW
8 Reggiana 8 3 3 2 13 11 +2 12 DLDWW
9 Avellino 8 3 3 2 11 11 0 12 WWDDL
10 Carrarese 8 2 5 1 13 9 +4 11 LDDWD
11 Calcio Padova 8 3 2 3 8 9 -1 11 WWDLW
12 Südtirol 8 2 4 2 12 11 +1 10 DWDLD
13 Empoli 8 2 4 2 11 14 -3 10 LDDWD
14 Virtus Entella 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 LLDLW
15 Catanzaro 8 0 6 2 7 9 -2 6 DDDLL
16 Pescara 8 1 3 4 13 16 -3 6 WLDLD
17 Bari 1908 8 1 3 4 8 15 -7 6 LDDWL
18 Sampdoria 8 1 2 5 8 13 -5 5 LDDWL
19 Mantova 8 1 2 5 6 14 -8 5 LLLDD
20 Spezia 8 0 3 5 5 13 -8 3 LLDLL

Serie B Results

Date Match
17/10/2025, 18:30 Virtus Entella 3 - 1 Sampdoria
18/10/2025, 13:00 Mantova 1 - 1 Südtirol
18/10/2025, 13:00 Frosinone 0 - 1 Monza
18/10/2025, 13:00 Reggiana 3 - 1 Bari 1908
18/10/2025, 13:00 Pescara 2 - 2 Carrarese
18/10/2025, 15:15 Juve Stabia 2 - 0 Avellino
18/10/2025, 17:30 Spezia 1 - 2 Cesena
19/10/2025, 13:00 Palermo 1 - 1 Modena
19/10/2025, 15:15 Empoli 1 - 1 Venezia
19/10/2025, 17:30 Catanzaro 0 - 1 Calcio Padova

Serie B Fixtures

Date Match
24/10/2025, 18:30 Modena - Empoli
25/10/2025, 13:00 Südtirol - Cesena
25/10/2025, 13:00 Virtus Entella - Pescara
25/10/2025, 13:00 Monza - Reggiana
25/10/2025, 13:00 Avellino - Spezia
25/10/2025, 13:00 Sampdoria - Frosinone
25/10/2025, 15:15 Carrarese - Venezia
25/10/2025, 17:30 Catanzaro - Palermo
26/10/2025, 14:00 Calcio Padova - Juve Stabia
26/10/2025, 16:15 Bari 1908 - Mantova

What are Serie B Predictions?

Serie B predictions are expert evaluations of likely outcomes in Italy’s second tier. Our football predictions for Serie B include outright markets such as promotion and relegation battles, as well as weekly tips on match winners, total goals, and other popular bets. Using a mix of statistical models, team news, and betting market analysis, our football predictions for Serie B are designed to give punters an informed edge throughout the current season.

How are Serie B Predictions determined?

Our analysts build accurate Serie B predictions using a structured process that combines statistical analysis, tactical insight, and market evaluation. The unique balance of tight scorelines and strong home advantages in Serie B demands a method tailored to its specific patterns.

The 3 main steps behind our Serie B predictions are as follows.

  • Evaluating match-level statistical profiles
  • Assessing squad availability, injuries, and experience
  • Aligning insight with betting markets and implied probabilities
  1. Evaluating match-level statistical profiles. The first step in shaping accurate Serie B predictions is to analyse advanced indicators such as expected goals, shot efficiency, and defensive solidity. Serie B often produces fewer goals than other European leagues, with averages consistently between 2.3 and 2.6 goals per match over recent seasons. Identifying which teams outperform or underperform their expected data allows Serie B forecasts to reflect true strength rather than short-term results.
  2. Assessing squad availability, injuries, and experience. The second step required to shape accurate Serie B predictions evaluates squad availability and experience. In Serie B, the presence of experienced defenders and midfielders is often decisive in close contests. Teams lacking veterans tend to struggle in high-pressure fixtures, while clubs with seasoned players in key positions sustain performance across the 38-match campaign.
  3. Aligning insight with betting markets and implied probabilities. The third step in creating reliable Serie B predictions involves translating bookmaker odds into implied probabilities and highlighting mismatches between market perception and actual on-field trends. By systematically comparing probabilities with odds, Serie B predictions identify the markets where punters have the strongest long-term edge.

When are Serie B Predictions released?

Serie B predictions are published twice a week, every Tuesday at 12:30 AM London Time and once again on midweek matchdays at the same hour, after the previous round has concluded. This release pattern keeps forecasts aligned with the latest results, squad updates, and betting opportunities.

What are the most appealing Betting Markets to bet on for Serie B?

The three most appealing football betting markets in Serie B are Under 2.5 Goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and Clean Sheets. These markets stand out because the league averages relatively few goals per match and features defensively strong teams that often produce low-scoring encounters with narrow margins.

What are the most appealing Betting Markets to bet on for Serie B

More information on the 3 best betting markets to bet on for Serie B is given below.

  • Under 2.5 Goals. Under 2.5 Goals is the most profitable option in Serie B. With seasonal averages between 2.33 and 2.53 goals per game, matches rarely open up into high-scoring affairs. For example, in 2022/23, 60% of fixtures ended under 2.5 goals, and in 2020/21 the rate was 56%, proving this market consistently rewards Serie B punters.
  • Both Teams to Score (BTTS). The BTTS market has remained steady across the last four Serie B seasons, with results hovering around 49–56%. In 2023/24, the figure reached 56%, while in 2020/21 it was exactly 50%. This balance makes BTTS appealing for Serie B betting when combined with situational factors such as home form or attacking injuries.
  • Clean Sheets. Clean Sheets are particularly common in Serie B due to its defensive style. In 2020/21, 60% of Serie B matches saw at least one team fail to score, and even the lowest recent figure was 54% in 2023/24, making this one of the most valuable markets for Serie B.

The table below summarises key Serie B’s betting data across the last five seasons.

Season Under 2.5 Goals BTTS Clean Sheets Avg. Goals / Match
2020/21 58% 45% 53% 2.48
2021/22 60% 46% 55% 2.44
2022/23 56% 49% 54% 2.54
2023/24 61% 43% 57% 2.40
2024/25 59% 44% 56% 2.46

Serie B Season Guide

The 2025/26 Serie B is the 94th edition of Italy’s second division. The league features 20 teams, with 13 holdovers from last year, three relegated from Serie A, and four promoted from Serie C.

What Is the Format of the Serie B 2025/26 Season?

Serie B follows a standard double round-robin format, with each of the 20 teams playing 38 matches for a total of 380 games across the season. The top two sides from Serie B earn automatic promotion to Serie A, while teams from 3rd to 8th enter the promotion playoffs. The bottom three from Serie B are relegated directly to Serie C, and the 16th-placed team contests a relegation play-out against the 17th if the points gap is small enough.

What are the Start & End Dates for the Serie B 2025/26?

The 2025/26 Serie B season began on 22 August 2025 and will conclude in May 2026, with exact closing dates set around the playoff calendar. Serie B matches are primarily played on weekends, with some midweek fixtures, and the schedule pauses for international breaks and the Coppa Italia.

How are Serie B Fixtures built up?

The fixture list is built up by Lega Serie B in consultation with clubs, broadcasters, and local authorities. Care is taken to avoid long sequences of consecutive home or away matches and to ensure that local derbies are scheduled with security coordination. The Serie B calendar is adjusted to account for Coppa Italia rounds and clubs’ stadium availability.

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