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Two Italian Serie A clubs in the middle of the pack will square off as Bologna hosts Spezia on Friday on Paramount+. Both clubs are looking for consistency following the World Cup break but haven't found it yet, each winning two matches out of their last five. Bologna enter Friday's match on the heels of a draw with league-worst Cremonese, while Spezia are coming off a 2-0 loss to Roma. You can see what happens when you stream the match now on Paramount+, which you can try free for 30 days when you use code SERIEA now until 1/31/23.

Kickoff from Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna is set for 12:30 p.m. ET on Friday. The latest Bologna vs. Spezia odds from Caesars Sportsbook list Bologna as the -116 favorites (risk $116 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Spezia as the +340 underdogs. A draw is priced at +235 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. Friday's match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan, which you can try free for 30 days when you use promo code SERIEA to sign up. Offer expires 1/31/23.

Paramount+ is the only place to watch every minute of every Serie A match this season. A subscription also gives you access to other sports content including the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, NWSL, NFL on CBS, and countless movies and shows. You can get 30 days free when you use promo code SERIEA, so sign up right here

How to watch Spezia vs. Bologna

  • Bologna vs. Spezia date: Friday, January 27
  • Bologna vs. Spezia time: 12:30 p.m. ET
  • Bologna vs. Spezia live stream: Paramount+ (try free for 30 days with promo code SERIEA)

Italian Serie A picks for Spezia vs. Bologna

Before you tune in to Friday's match, you need to see the Italian Serie A picks from soccer betting expert Jon Eimer. Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He is a stunning 61-28-3 (66%) on his Premier League picks for SportsLine since the start of 2022, for a profit of more than $2,800 for $100 bettors. He is 21-6 on his past 27 EPL picks and 19-7 (+14.75) on all soccer predictions for SportsLine in 2023.

For Bologna vs. Spezia, Eimer is picking both teams to score for a -115 payout. Each side has a weakness that will allow the opposition to find the back of the net.

Spezia have struggled on the road so far this season, winning just twice in nine away matches and scoring just four times over those nine games. Their one saving grace on Friday is that they are visiting a Bologna squad with a struggling backline that has conceded a goal in eight straight domestic matches.

"Bologna's backline is hard to watch, as we've seen them concede 30 goals in their 19 games so far, the most out of any teams in the top 15. The only team that has conceded as much as them in the top 15, is their opponent Spezia," Eimer told SportsLine. "Even with Spezia in abysmal away form, I expect Bologna to continue their tradition of doing just barely enough to stay in the league, and conceding goals along the way." Stream the game here.

How to watch, live stream Italian Serie A on Paramount+

Now that you know what to pick, get ready to watch Italian Serie A. Visit Paramount+ now to see Italian Serie A, your live local CBS sporting events, some of the world's top soccer matchups and much more, with 30 days free when you use promo code SERIEA now until 1/31/23.