Venezia and Frosinone secured automatic promotion to Serie A by finishing first and second in the 2025-26 Serie B regular season, with the former claiming the title on 82 points and the latter sealing second place via a 5-0 final-day win. The third promotion spot now hinges on the ongoing playoffs, where third-placed Monza and fourth-placed Palermo received byes into the two-legged semi-finals against Juve Stabia and Catanzaro respectively, matches scheduled for mid-to-late May. Historical patterns show higher seeds often prevail due to home advantage in return legs and greater squad depth, though upsets remain frequent in this high-stakes knockout format. Recent form, key absences, and travel between legs will shape the remaining contenders’ chances of joining the two already-promoted sides in Serie A for 2026-27.