Serie B opening day sees all relegated teams suffer defeats

The opening round of the 2026-27 Serie B season delivered unexpected results, characterized by the historic failure of all three teams relegated from Serie A. Pisa, Hellas Verona, and Cremonese all suffered defeats in their opening matches, marking the first time in the league's history that all three relegated sides lost their first game.

In contrast, several newly promoted teams from Serie C performed strongly. Vicenza, Ascoli, and Arezzo all secured victories in their debut matches. Palermo emerged as a standout performer among the favorites, securing a 1-0 win against Juve Stabia, a result that has already influenced betting markets by lowering their odds for final promotion.

Other notable results include Empoli's 1-0 victory over Cremonese and Mantova's 2-1 win against Carrarese. The opening day has set a highly unpredictable tone for the championship, highlighting the competitive nature of the division.