Inter Milan continue their pursuit of leaders Napoli as they host troubled Venezia in a Serie A fixture on Sunday. The Nerazzurri are looking good at the moment and should be too strong for the visitors, who have been out of sorts all season.
Inter Milan are enjoying a fine run of form at the moment having gone unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions. Simone Inzaghi’s men have picked up six wins in that run, including a 3-0 victory at Empoli in their midweek fixture.
San Siro remains a fortress for Inter Milan, who are unbeaten in five of their last six home matches this season. However, they have been a bit unconvincing at the back, keeping just one clean sheet in their last four home matches and conceding eight goals in that run.
Venezia are also coming off a midweek victory as they triumphed 3-2 over Udinese. Joel Pohjanpalo netted a brace of penalties for the hosts while Hans Nicolussi was also on target.
That was only the second win of the season for Venezia, who have found things difficult so far. Eusebio Di Francesco’s men have also struggled on their travels and are yet to secure a win away from home.
How the bookies view it: Nerazzurri overwhelming favourites
Inter Milan have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies, with a home win priced at 1/6 by Betfred. A victory for Venezia is valued at 16/1 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 6/1 for a draw.
Head to head: Inter have the edge
Inter Milan have a 5-2 advantage with one draw from eight previous matches against Venezia. The Nerazzurri did the double during the 2021-22 season, with the clash at San Siro ending 2-1.
Players to watch: Martinez back in the mix
Lautaro Martnez found the net for Inter Milan in midweek to take his tally to four goals in the last five Serie A matches. The forward was also on target the last time Venezia were in the topflight and is priced at 4/5 by Betfred to feet on the score sheet once again.
Despite all of Venezia's problems this season, Pohjanpalo continues to catch the eye with some fine performances. The striker has four Serie A goals this season and is priced at 100/30 to find the net on Sunday.
Probable line-ups
Francesco Arcebi and Hakan Calhanoglou remain sidelined for Inter Milan and will miss Sunday’s clash. Benjamin Pavard could be set for a start after coming off the bench in midweek while Martinez should continue in attack.
Venezia are likely to stick with much of the same team that beat Udinese, although Gaetano Oristanio could earn a start after impressing off the bench. Pohjanpalo is expected to lead the line once again while Michael Svoboda should continue at the back.
Inter Milan: Sommer, Pavard, de Vrij, Bastoni, Darmian, Barella, Frattesi, Zielinski, Dimarco, Thuram, Martinez
Venezia: Stankovic, Haps, Svoboda, Altare, Ellertson, Duncan, Nicolussi, Candela, Yeboah, Oristanio, Pohjanpalo
Anything else catch the eye?
There have been over 3.5 goals in Inter Milan’s last three home matches and a repeat is priced at evens with Betfred. Given the Nerazzurri's shaky backline, both teams could be backed to score on Sunday at 11/10 with Betfred.
Inter Milan are priced at minimal odds for a straight victory, so a win and over 3.5 goals could be considered at 5/4 with Betfred.
This Serie A match between Inter Milan and Venezia will be played on Nov 3, 2024 and kick off at 20:45. Check below for our tipsters best Inter Milan vs Venezia prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
