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

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.