Serie B
Tier 2Italy
Monza
MON
Virtus Entella
ENT
Monza's strong push for promotion and excellent home record should see them comfortably past a struggling Virtus Entella side. The visitors have found it difficult on the road all season, and Monza's superior quality in attack is expected to be the deciding factor in securing all three points.
Sampdoria
SAM
Bari
BAR
In a clash between two well-supported clubs, Sampdoria's quest for an immediate return to Serie A gives them the edge. Bari are a capable side that can cause problems, but Sampdoria's superior squad quality and home advantage at the Marassi should be enough to secure a narrow victory.
Empoli
EMP
Cesena
CES
Empoli are strong favorites at home, where their technical, possession-based football is highly effective. Cesena is expected to deploy a defensive, low block to frustrate the hosts, which could lead to a low-scoring affair, but Empoli's patience and quality should eventually break through for a win.
Avellino
AVE
Juve Stabia
JST
This Campania derby promises to be a tense and hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams. The high stakes and passionate atmosphere often level the playing field, making a draw the most probable outcome. Neither side will want to give an inch, likely resulting in a cagey and low-scoring affair.
Modena
MOD
Padova
PAD
Modena's solid home form should be enough to see them past a Padova side struggling near the bottom of the table. While Padova will be highly motivated in their fight for survival, their poor away record and defensive frailties will likely be exposed. Modena are favorites to claim all three points.
Spezia
SPE
Reggiana
REG
Spezia's strong home form should be the deciding factor in this encounter. Reggiana often struggles to find the net on their travels, and Spezia's organized defense will likely be enough to secure a narrow, low-scoring victory.
Südtirol
SUD
Venezia
VEN
This match presents a classic clash of styles between Südtirol's formidable defense and Venezia's potent attack. While Venezia will likely dominate possession, Südtirol's organization at home is notoriously difficult to overcome, making a score draw the most probable outcome.
Catanzaro
CAT
Frosinone
FRO
This is expected to be a very evenly-matched contest between two competitive Serie B sides. Catanzaro's intense home atmosphere will provide a significant boost, but Frosinone's squad quality and experience should be enough to earn them a hard-fought point on the road.
Pescara
PES
Palermo
PAL
Palermo's push for promotion gives them a motivational edge and their superior squad quality should shine through. While Pescara can be a tricky opponent at home, their inconsistency may be their downfall against a focused and determined Palermo side.
Mantova
MAN
Carrarese
CAR
This fixture is likely to be a tense affair between two evenly-matched teams probably situated in the lower half of the table. In a game of fine margins, Mantova's home advantage could be the small but crucial element that allows them to edge out Carrarese for a vital three points.