Thiago Motta’s Bologna entertains Luca Gotti’s Spezia in Serie A action at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara this Friday. The hosts have won four of their past six on home soil and are the bookies favorites to come out on top in this one.
Along with our Bologna vs Spezia picks, you will find the latest Bologna odds and Spezia stats in this in-depth soccer betting Serie A preview.
Bologna vs. Spezia Odds
Bologna has been in good form on their patch of late, winning four of six and losing just two all season. Because of that, the Red and Blues are the favorites in this one at just -110.
Spezia was in decent form not long ago, but they make the trip to Emilia-Romagna, having suffered back-to-back defeats. The away side is the +350 underdogs, while the draw is available at +240. Below you will find our Bologna vs Spezia picks and tips.
Bologna vs. Spezia Information
Bologna vs Spezia
Location of the game: Stadium Renato Dall’Ara. Bologna, Italy.
Date: Friday. January 27. 11:30 AM CT.
How to watch: Star+
Bologna vs. Spezia Betting Analysis
The Greyhounds are Having a Steady Season
Bologna is having a steady Serie A season under Motta, who took over in September. Overall, the Greyhounds have picked up six wins and five draws and have suffered eight defeats. They are in 12th place on 23 points as a result.
Bologna has been in the patchy form of late. They won five of six before the 2022 FIFA World Cup break but have returned to action with three defeats from five league and cup matches.
Bologna is looking for their first win in three league and cup matches. After a 1-0 loss to Lazio in the Coppa Italia, they drew 1-1 at home with Cremonese last time in Serie A.
Bologna is unlikely to challenge the European spots this season, but they should be far from the relegation zone. Still, Motta’s is looking for consistency, and three points will be welcome on Friday. They are not easy nuts to crack on their patch and should get the job done.
The Little Eagles Had a Patchy Start
Spezia finished 16th last term and was just six points away from 18th. After a patchy first half to their campaign, they could be involved in another relegation scrap this season. The Little Eagles are in 15th place right now with just 18 points to their name. They are six points above 18th place, Verona, ahead of Friday’s fixture.
Spezia has won four of 19 league matches, drawing six and losing nine of the other 15. They have scored 17 and shipped 30 goals along the way.
Gotti’s boys have suffered back-to-back league, and cup defeats to Atlanta and Roma after going five games unbeaten in all competitions. The loss to Roma last time out was their first Serie A reverse since early November.
Spezia started the season with seven straight-away defeats. However, they have won their last two on the road in Serie A, seeing off Verona and Torino. Can they make it three away league victories in a row with a shock three points in Bologna on Friday?
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Bologna vs. Spezia Betting Prediction
When Bologna and Spezia last met at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in February 2022, the home side nicked a 2-1 win. They also won the reverse meeting last term by a single goal (1-0).
The pair played out a thriller when they clashed at the Stadio Alberto Picco in this season’s reverse match in September. Marko Arnautovic was on target twice for Bologna, while an own goal and a Simone Bastoni goal helped Spezia to a home point in the 2-2 tie.
The last few meetings have been tight, though Bologna is unbeaten in five against Spezia (three wins, two draws). The home team should extend that streak to six games this Friday.
We fancy both sides to get on the scoresheet in an entertaining Serie A encounter, so our soccer picks back the home win and both teams to score at +300. There is also good value in +200 for the Bologna victory and over 2.5 goals.
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