The 2025-26 Serie B regular season wrapped up in early May with Venezia securing the title and automatic promotion to Serie A on 82 points, followed closely by Frosinone in second on 81 points after a dominant late surge that included a 5-0 finale. Monza, Palermo, Catanzaro, and Juve Stabia advanced to the promotion play-offs for the final Serie A spot, with the semis pitting the higher seeds against the survivors of the preliminary round. Recent results and strong home form have shaped trader views on which side can navigate the two-legged knockout format, where recent momentum, squad depth, and away resilience often decide advancement in this high-stakes format.