Now that the top flight is settled, let's take a look at who will be promoted to the top tier and other interesting storylines from Serie B. With 2 rounds remaining, there's still plenty to play for.
Standings...
Heads up: there are multiple differences between Serie A & B. Serie B consists of 22 clubs with 42 rounds of play (opposed to Serie A's 20 clubs, 38 matches). The top 2 clubs are automatically promoted while teams 3-6 compete for the 3rd and final promotion spot through a home-away playoff. At the bottom, #20, #21, and #22 automatically relegated while #18 and #19 square off for the 4th and final relegation spot.
At The Top...
#1 Lecce, who were relegated from Serie A last season, can clinch 1st place with a win against #16 Vicenza.
#2 Brescia, with whom the great Roberto Baggio ended the last 4 years of his career, are only 1 point ahead of #3 Cesena. Each of their upcoming matches consist of:
#2 Brescia: 5/23 vs #22 Salernitana, 5/30 @ #20 Padova
#3 Cesena: 5/23 vs #13 Modena, 5/30 @ #15 Piacenza
Advantage: Brescia
(Never need an excuse for Baggio highlights)
As for the rest of last year's Serie A relegation class (#18 Torino, #19 Reggina, #20 Lecce), #5 Torino needs 2 more points from their final matches to secure a promotion playoff spot. Reggina, though sitting at #14, are only 3 points above the relegation playoff, and just 5 above automatic relegation.
At the bottom
11 clubs, yes ELEVEN, are still mathematically capable of being relegated. Only one club, #22 Salernitana, has secured relegation, while #21 Gallipoli need a miracle to overcome a goal differential with #18 Mantova.
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