Serie B 25/26·2026-03-14

Monza's Promotion Hopes Soar as Palermo Stumbles

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Round 30 of Serie B brought a crucial shift in the promotion race, with Monza's dominant 3-0 victory over Palermo significantly boosting their chances of securing a spot in the top flight. Monza's promotion probability surged by 20% to an impressive 72.9%, while their chances of winning the league also increased to 34.3%. This win not only solidified Monza's position in the standings, sitting just one point behind league leaders Venezia, who were held to a goalless draw against Sampdoria, but it also dashed Palermo's hopes of clinching the title. Palermo's likelihood of winning the league plummeted from 7.1% to a mere 2.9%, and their promotion chances dropped to 12.7%.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the table, Bari's emphatic 4-1 triumph over Reggiana was a much-needed boost, reducing their relegation probability by 19.1% to 29.2%. Unfortunately for Reggiana, the loss increased their relegation risk to a concerning 50.1%. Elsewhere, Padova's 3-1 defeat at the hands of Catanzaro has edged them closer to the relegation zone, with their probability of facing the drop rising from 2.8% to 5.2%.

As the season enters its final stages, all eyes will be on Monza to see if they can maintain their momentum and challenge for the top spot, while Palermo will be eager to reverse their fortunes. The relegation battle remains intense, with teams like Bari fighting to stay afloat. The coming rounds promise to be decisive in determining the fates of many teams in Serie B.