Serie B · 2026/27

Serie B Matchday 1 predictions

10 fixtures from August 21 to August 23. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.

Kick-off times in UTC

Match of the round

Sunday, August 23 · 17:00

Hellas Verona#10

1–2

Ascoli#4
1 · 53%X · 28%2 · 19%
Hellas Verona to win · 53%Full analysis →

Every fixture this round

Friday, August 21

  1. 3–2
    Vicenza Virtus#12
    Catanzaro#20
    38%28%34%

Saturday, August 22

  1. 1–0
    Sudtirol#3
    Virtus Entella#15
    41%31%28%
  2. 1–2
    Carrarese#16
    Mantova#2
    40%28%32%
  3. 1–2
    Benevento#17
    Modena#8
    41%31%28%
  4. 1–0
    Empoli#7
    Cremonese#13
    39%30%31%
  5. 1–2
    Avellino#5
    Arezzo#14
    40%30%30%

Sunday, August 23

  1. 1–2
    Hellas Verona#10
    Ascoli#4
    53%28%19%
  2. 0–1
    Pisa#6
    Padova#11
    49%27%24%
  3. 1–1
    Cesena#9
    Sampdoria#18
    40%32%28%
  4. 1–0
    Palermo#1
    Juve Stabia#19
    50%26%24%

Serie B Matchday 1 runs from August 21 to August 23 with 10 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.

The safest pick of the round is Hellas Verona - Ascoli: Hellas Verona to win at 53%. The tightest match is Vicenza Virtus - Catanzaro, where no outcome clears 38%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.

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Matchday 1 FAQ

When is Serie B Matchday 1 played?

From August 21 to August 23. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.

What is the safest pick of Matchday 1?

Hellas Verona - Ascoli: Hellas Verona to win at 53% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.

How are these predictions calculated?

Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.

Do the predictions change before kick-off?

Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.