We are at the second international break of the season - time to take a look at how the land lies in the wonderful world of Serie B.

Sampdoria are still searching for the first win of the season as they host promoted Pescara on Sunday afternoon.

Filippo Inzaghi heads for La Spezia satisfied with Palermo's recent displays despite their climb towards Serie A being hit by two successive draws.

Avellino are looking to build on their excellent start to the season and cement a top-four place when they host struggling Mantova.

Sampdoria host Catanzaro at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris having just picked up their first point of the season last time out.

Paolo Bianco insists it is too early to push the panic button as he prepares his under-performing Monza side to face Empoli.

Almost every team in the second tier will be shown live over the next few weeks, with Palermo, Venezia and Sampdoria topping the bill.

Palermo head into Tuesday's clash between the pair protecting an unbeaten start to the campaign with three wins and two draws.

Empoli manager Guido Pagliuca has urged his players to take lessons learned from recent setbacks into their weekend clash with Carrarese.

Monza officially have new owners, and they welcome Padova to Lombardy this weekend in one of DCTV's live games.