Inter vs Venezia Prediction 4 December 2025

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Inter and Venezia in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 at the San Siro? On paper, it seems clear-cut: one of Serie A's powerhouses hosts a Serie B side. However, cup matches often have a life of their own, and the "Winged Lions," currently in excellent form, certainly have no intention of just making up the numbers.

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between Inter and Venezia features just 4 matches over the past 20 years, with the "Nerazzurri" emerging victorious every time. The last two encounters took place last season when Venezia made a brief return to the top flight. The "Winged Lions" put up a respectable fight, but ultimately fell short, losing both matches by the same scoreline of 0-1.

Inter Milano Team Overview

🔵 Inter approach the upcoming clash in a much calmer state. After the November international break, the Nerazzurri suffered two painful consecutive defeats—against Milan (0-1) in Serie A and Atletico (1-2) in the Champions League. It was evident that the team's morale was shaken, and a third setback could have plunged them into a full-blown crisis. Thus, the away match against Pisa was crucial for their mental resilience. Inter delivered: a convincing 2-0 victory, thoroughly deserved, and symbolic as well—Christian Chivu's side became the first team this season to score two goals at Pisa's ground.

⚫ In terms of the Coppa Italia, Inter did not participate in the previous round, courtesy of their second-place finish in last season's Serie A.

Venezia Team Overview

🟢 Venezia are the only Serie B team to reach the Round of 16 in the Coppa Italia. After their relegation from the top flight last summer, the "Winged Lions" have set a determined course for a comeback: they currently sit fifth in the table with 25 points after 14 matches. Heading into the upcoming fixture, they are in high spirits, riding a three-game winning streak. Last weekend, they comfortably defeated Mantova at home with a 3-0 victory.

🟠 In the previous round of the Coppa Italia, luck played a significant role as Venezia were drawn against Verona, the worst-performing team in this season's Serie A. The match itself was evenly contested with neither side creating clear chances, leading to a penalty shootout to decide the outcome. Venezia proved more accurate, winning 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, thus advancing to the Round of 16.

Latest news

Inter Milano

📣 Inter's head coach Cristian Chivu praised his team's maturity and composure following their 2-0 away victory over Pisa. "We responded well, understanding how tough this match would be. Pisa hadn't lost in six consecutive games... We showed patience, organization, and maturity," he noted. The coach also highlighted the importance of Lautaro Martinez to the team, expressing complete trust in his captain: "Some outsiders might doubt Lautaro, but we never do. We know how crucial he is for this team."

🚫 Inter's list of unavailable players remains largely unchanged. Matteo Darmian and Denzel Dumfries are recovering from muscular injuries and are expected to return by mid-December. Additionally, there are doubts over Ange-Yoan Bonny, who missed the last game due to a virus, and Raffaele Di Gennaro, who is still recovering from a broken wrist.

Venezia

📣 Venezia's head coach Giovanni Stroppa expressed his satisfaction following a commanding 3-0 home victory over Mantova. He highlighted his enjoyment of working with his squad: "We could and should have closed the match earlier, preventing Mantova from creating any chances. I'm very pleased with how the team plays: it's a pleasure to work on the pitch, and watching the guys is pure joy."

🚫 Venezia have only one doubtful player: Cheikh Konde is recovering from an ankle fracture, and his participation in the upcoming match will be determined closer to kickoff.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Venezia rank among the top defensive teams in Serie B, having conceded just 12 goals over 14 matches, with only three clubs boasting better records. In the upcoming match, the visitors are likely to adopt a defensive approach, aiming to avoid a heavy defeat at the very least. Inter, on the other hand, are expected to rotate their squad; the congested schedule compels Cristian Chivu to rest key players. Under these circumstances, betting on Inter to score under 3 goals seems a reasonable choice.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Inter lead Serie A by a significant margin in terms of corners taken, averaging 7.3 per match. This comes as no surprise, as the Nerazzurri consistently play from a position of strength, relentlessly pressuring opponents' defenses and controlling the game throughout. In the upcoming clash against a clearly weaker opponent, the scenario is unlikely to change: the hosts will attack frequently and create numerous chances. Therefore, betting on Inter to have over 6.5 corners appears to be a logical choice.