Bottom Half Calcio

Bottom Half Calcio Podcast

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A weekly Serie A podcast focused on the bottom half of the table. Using stats and clear analysis, I cover the relegation fights, underrated matchups, and tactical trends most people overlook. Fast recaps, deeper breakdowns, and the story behind the results. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bottomhalfcalcio/ Youtube:

5 DAYS AGO

Matchday 27 | Serie B Title Race | Serie C Promotion explanation | Parma flying under Cuesta

In this episode of Bottom Half Calcio, we break down Matchday 27 across Italian football with a deep dive into the leagues that rarely get full attention. We start with Parma vs Cagliari, analyzing the tactical battle, the key moments that defined the draw, and what the result means for both sides moving forward. From there, we shift to Serie B, where we go game-by-game through Matchday 27. The title race continues to tighten between Frosinone, Monza, and Venezia, while the relegation battle grows more intense with Pescara, Virtus Entella, and Spezia all fighting to stay afloat. This week’s Match of the Week — Palermo vs Pescara — delivered huge implications at the bottom of the table. We also take a closer look at Fiorentina’s poor run of form and what’s behind their recent struggles. To round things out, we go in-depth on the structure of Italian football’s lower divisions — explaining exactly how relegation from Serie B to Serie C works, and breaking down the Serie C promotion system, including when teams enter the playoff picture and what it takes to move up. From tactical takeaways to survival pressure and promotion math, this episode covers the details that truly shape the season. If you care about the title race, relegation battles, and the deeper layers of Calcio, this is the place for it. Follow Bottom Half Calcio for weekly coverage of Serie A’s bottom half and the full Serie B promotion and survival drama. @bottomhalfcalcio Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:30) Parma Cagliari (00:13:15) Serie B (00:44:33) Serie C Promotion Explanation (00:55:40) Lecce Como (00:58:00) Rest of Serie A

1h 15m
18 FEB

Matchday 25 | Verona downward spiral | New star in Lecce | Pescara hopes still alive | Serie B title race

In this episode of Bottom Half Calcio, we break down Hellas Verona’s collapse against Parma as their survival hopes continue to fade. Are the wheels officially off? Lecce secure a massive win in Sardinia against Cagliari, while Cremonese and Genoa settle for a tense stalemate that does little to ease pressure at the bottom. We also shift to Serie B, where Pescara grab just their third win of the season, and promotion contenders Venezia, Monza, Palermo, and Frosinone all pick up important victories. Plus, we touch on Fiorentina’s win over Como and what it means moving forward. From tactical takeaways to momentum shifts and what these results mean in both survival and promotion battles, this episode covers the storylines that truly shape the season. If you care about the bottom half drama and under-the-radar Calcio stories, this is the place for it. Follow Bottom Half Calcio for weekly Serie A bottom-half and Serie B coverage. @bottomhalfcalcio Timestamp (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:30) Pisa Milan (00:09:45) Parma Verona (00:28:20) Serie B (00:41:30) Cagliari Lecce (00:55:15) Cremonese Genoa (01:02:20) Como Fiorentina

1h 9m
11 FEB

Matchday 24 | Lecce upset Udinese | Verona Pisa Nap time | Serie B action

Matchday 24 is wrapped up, and the relegation battle just got tighter. In this episode of Bottom Half Calcio, we break down a boring 0-0 draw between Pisa and Verona — a result that helps neither side when both desperately needed three points. We dive into Lecce’s upset win over Udinese and what it means for their survival push, while asking serious questions about Cremonese’s attacking struggles as their poor form in front of goal continues. On the Serie B side, we recap Matchday 23 and look at how the promotion and playoff race is beginning to take shape. From tactical breakdowns to momentum swings and the fine margins defining the bottom half of the table, this episode focuses on the matches that truly impact the season — even if they don’t dominate headlines. If you care about relegation battles, under-the-radar storylines, and honest Calcio analysis, this is the place for it. Follow Bottom Half Calcio for weekly episodes covering Serie A’s bottom half and Serie B action. Follow along on social media @bottomhalfcalcio. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:30) - Lecce Udinese (00:18:35) - Serie B (00:31:40) - Verona Pisa (00:48:00) - Atalanta Cremonese (00:55:50) - Bologna Parma (01:08:20) - Genoa (01:13:00) - Fiorentina Torino

1h 19m
28 JAN

Matchday 22 | Genoa come from behind | Cagliari stun Fiorentina | Verona's inefficiency in front of goal

Matchday 22 is in the books, and Bottom Half Calcio is here to break it all down. In this episode, we dive into the latest action across Italian football with a focus on the bottom half of the table and key Serie B matchups. We analyze Genoa's gritty comeback performance, Cagliari's impressive away win in Florence, and Verona's ongoing struggles in front of goal — complete with a tactical breakdown of what's going wrong for the Gialloblu. We also cover Lecce's goalless stalemate with Lazio, take a close look at Pisa's contrasting home and away form following their loss to Inter, and check in on Serie B where Spezia and Bari picked up crucial wins while Cremonese fell to Sassuolo. From tactical talking points to momentum shifts and what these results mean in the relegation battle, this episode is all about the matches and moments that often fly under the radar but define the season. If you're looking for honest discussion, match reactions, and coverage beyond the traditional spotlight, Bottom Half Calcio is the place for it. Follow the podcast for weekly episodes covering Serie A's bottom half, relegation battles, and Serie B action. You can also find the show on social media at @bottomhalfcalcio Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Pisa (00:07:32) - Genoa Bologna (00:21:50) - Fiorentina Cagliari (00:29:32) - Lecce Lazio (00:39:25) - Serie B (00:45:45) - Udinese Verona (01:00:02) - Cremonese Sassuolo (01:04:15) - Outro/Serie C

1h 7m
14 JAN

Matchday 20 | Parma Beat Lecce Away | Serie B shaping up

Matchday 20 is in the books, and Bottom Half Calcio is here to break it all down. In this episode, we dive into the latest action across Italian football with a focus on the bottom half of the table and key Serie B matchups. We analyze Lecce vs Parma, break down Pisa vs Udinese, and take a close look at Genoa’s dominant performance against Cagliari — a result that could have major implications in the relegation fight. From tactical talking points to momentum shifts and what these results mean going forward, this episode is all about the matches and moments that often fly under the radar but define the season. If you’re looking for honest discussion, match reactions, and coverage beyond the traditional spotlight, Bottom Half Calcio is the place for it. Follow the podcast for weekly episodes covering Serie A’s bottom half, relegation battles, and Serie B action.You can also find the show on social media at @bottomhalfcalcio

59 min
3 JAN

Welcome to Bottom Half Calcio | Intro Episode & Podcast Vision

Bottom Half Calcio is a podcast dedicated to Serie A with a specific focus on the lower half of the table. While much of the coverage around Italian football centers on the top clubs, this podcast highlights the teams, tactics, and stories that shape relegation battles and define the broader league landscape. This introductory episode outlines the vision and structure of the podcast. It explains the decision to focus on the bottom half of Serie A, the importance of tactical variety and competitive balance, and the goal of building an English-speaking community centered on discussion, analysis, and shared knowledge of Italian football. The podcast approaches Serie A from a neutral perspective, offering balanced coverage across all clubs rather than focusing on a single team. Emphasis is placed on match context, tactical creativity, key moments, and the unpredictability that often defines the lower half of the league. This episode serves as an introduction rather than a matchday review. Future episodes will include regular Serie A coverage, with a consistent emphasis on teams and narratives that receive less mainstream attention. Bottom Half Calcio is built for listeners interested in a deeper understanding of Serie A beyond the title race.

7 min

6 Episodes

A weekly Serie A podcast focused on the bottom half of the table. Using stats and clear analysis, I cover the relegation fights, underrated matchups, and tactical trends most people overlook. Fast recaps, deeper breakdowns, and the story behind the results. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bottomhalfcalcio/ Youtube:

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