Venezia and Frosinone secured direct promotion to Serie A by finishing first and second in the 2025-26 Serie B regular season, which concluded on May 8. The third promotion spot now hinges on the ongoing play-offs involving Monza, Palermo, Catanzaro, and Juve Stabia. Monza and Palermo earned byes into the semi-finals, while the others advanced through preliminary ties. Key factors shaping outcomes include recent form from the final matchdays, home advantage in two-legged ties, squad depth for extra-time scenarios, and historical play-off success rates. Any late injuries or suspensions among key midfielders and forwards could shift momentum heading into the final on May 24.