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Inter Milan vs Venezia Prediction: Nerazzurri look to close gap to Napoli

Inter have mostly been excellent recently but did drop points in a game-of-the-season contender against Juventus

 
11:15am on Friday 1st November 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Inter will look to close the gap to Napoli at the top of Serie A on Sunday when they face Venezia.

At the moment, the Nerazzurri are second in the table, five points adrift of Antonio Conte's leaders.

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Inter Recent Form

Inter have mostly been excellent recently with six wins out of their last seven games in all competitions.

The only match from that run in which they dropped points came last weekend and it was one of the most entertaining fixtures in the history of Serie A. Inter drew 4-4 at home against Juventus, but did surrender a two-goal lead in the second period.

Inter Injury News

Carlos Augusto and Francesco Acerbi are still out for Inter but there are hopes that Hakan Calhanoglu might return soon, possibly this weekend.

Last Inter Lineup

Here's how Inter lined up against Empoli midweek.

Venezia Recent Form

Venezia stopped a four-game winless run on Wednesday when they beat Udinese 3-2 at home.

Prior to that, they drew with Monza and lost three in a row against Roma, Hellas Verona and Atalanta.

They are 18th in Serie A.

Venezia Injury News

The only major injury concern for Venezia is Bjarki Bjarkason who is yet to play this season.

Last Venezia Lineup

Here's how Venezia lined up against Udinese.

Inter - Player To Watch

Marcus Thuram has been one of Serie A's best players this season, with nine goal contributions in 10 matches.

27 yrs - ST (C) - Inter
85 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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804
Played matches
10
7
2
Shots P90
3.13
Shots On target P90
1.68
Successful passing %
70%
Final third passes P90
9.85

Venezia - Player To Watch

Joel Pohjanpalo is averaging a goal every two games this campaign.

30 yrs - S (C) - Venezia
N/A
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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644
Played matches
8
4
0
Shots P90
1.54
Shots On target P90
0.98
Successful passing %
63%
Final third passes P90
8.94

Inter vs Venezia - Prediction

Venezia are yet to win away from home this season and Inter have been full of goals recently so the Nerazzurri will win this one with comfort.

Scoreline prediction - Inter 3-0 Venezia

Inter vs Venezia - Betting Tips

Inter to Score Two or More Goals

- Inter have scored seven goals in their last two games

- Venezia have conceded 18 goals in 10 matches this season

Recent Ratings

Next Game

81
Inter
VS
64
Venezia
  Average Match Rating  
7.1
  Home  
6.5
7.5
  Away  
5.8
7.2
  Total  
6.2

Match statistics

Inter
Statistics
Venezia
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
11
8
Draws
7
3
Losses
2
9
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
43
24
Goals Per Game
2.15
1.20
More > 2.5 Goals
12
13
More > 3 Goals
9
6
Scored First in a Match
14
10
Scored Both Halves
10
2
Won More > 1 Goal
6
1
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
20
30
Did Not Score
2
5
Both Teams Scored
10
12
Kept Clean Sheet
9
5
Won Without Conceding
8
3
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
725
534
Possession
60
44
Passes
566
359
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
16
12
Shots on Target
5.60
4.40
Goals out of Shots
0.14
0.10
Crosses
20
13
Offsides
3.33
2.00
Penalties
0.30
0.10
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.45
0.25
Tackles Won
7.54
8.10
Clearances
14
20
Interceptions
6.40
6.50
Own Goals
0.00
0.15
Aerials Won
14
15
Total Shots Conceded
12
15
Shots on Target Conceded
4.25
5.47
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.10
0.11
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
9.80
12
Yellow Cards
1.10
1.95
Red Cards
0.05
0.05

Injuries

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