Inter vs Venezia prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - 3 December 2025
One of the Coppa Italia Round of 16 clashes will unfold on Wednesday at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, where the local giants Inter host Venezia. I suggest backing the home side’s scoring output, with strong chances for success.
Match preview
Inter have been a model of consistency in the Coppa Italia, reaching the decisive stages nearly every season—over the past six editions, they’ve made at least the semi-finals five times. That said, the Nerazzurri favor a pragmatic approach and rarely dish out thrashings: in seven of their last ten matches in this competition, they haven’t scored more than once in regular time. At home, though, Inter are especially solid—unbeaten in eight consecutive regulation-time Cup matches, often prevailing by the slimmest of margins.
On their home turf, Inter rarely let opponents create anything dangerous—six of their last seven home Cup games have seen them keep a clean sheet through 90 minutes. Still, the Milan side are measured going forward, typically settling for one or two goals. That cautious approach is likely to remain, especially given a packed fixture list and the need to conserve energy.
Venezia have made an impressive start in this season’s Coppa Italia, dismantling Mantova and knocking out Verona in a penalty shootout. The team’s form has been steady, with only two regulation-time defeats in their last ten Cup outings. Their defense has been especially impressive—so far this campaign, they haven’t conceded a single goal in regulation.
Despite their underdog status, Venezia are well-drilled at the back and are unlikely to let Inter turn this into a goal fest. They haven’t shipped more than two goals in regulation in eight straight Cup matches and will almost certainly play defensively in Milan. This style could keep the contest alive right up until the final whistle.
Probable line-ups
- Inter: Sommer, Akanji, Bastoni, Acerbi, Luis Enrique, Sučić, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Dimarco, Lautaro, Thuram
- Venezia: Stanković, Shingtyen, Svoboda, Šverko, Enoh, Peretz, Busio, Doumbia, Bjarkason, Yeboah, Fila
Match facts and head-to-head
- Inter are unbeaten in their last eight home Coppa Italia matches in regular time.
- Venezia have not conceded a single goal in regulation in this season’s Cup campaign.
- The Milan side have not scored more than two goals in regulation in their last 11 home Cup matches.
Prediction
Given Inter’s pragmatic style and Venezia’s defensive discipline, don’t expect a goal explosion from the hosts. The Nerazzurri will likely be limited to one or two precise strikes and see out a composed victory.
