Serie A preview: Inter vs Venezia

[(Inter Milan) Strength]:
1. Inter Milan halted their two-match losing streak with a 2-0 away victory over Pisa SC in Serie A on December 1. Despite having another league fixture next week, they hold both home advantage and superior quality, and with clear determination to advance, the team will be going all out for victory.
2. Inter Milan have achieved a record of 4 wins and 2 losses in their last 6 official matches. In the last league game, they won 2-0 away against Pisa SC, ending their losing streak.
3. Inter Milan have been solid at home, recording seven wins, one draw, and two losses in their last ten home matches. They have also won six of their past seven games at home.
4. Inter Milan's home defense is solid. In the last six home games, they have only conceded three goals, averaging less than one goal per game.
5. Inter Milan have won all of their last four Serie A meetings against Venezia FC, keeping three clean sheets.

[(Inter Milan) Weakness]:
1. Inter Milan have underperformed in the Coppa Italia over the past two seasons, failing to reach the final on both occasions. Last season, they were eliminated in the semi-finals by AC Milan.
2. Inter Milan lost 4 of their last 6 games in AH, and lost 2 of their last 3 home games in AH.

[(Venezia F.C.) Strength]:
1. Venezia FC, who are from the Italian Serie B, aim to secure a promotion spot this season. Venezia FC have little chance of winning over Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia. They can only do their best in this match to advance and their motivation is average.
2. Venezia FC have shown consistent form in their last six league matches, securing four wins and two losses, with a near 70% win rate. Their overall form is outstanding.
3. Venezia FC's attack has been in steady form recently, having scored 14 goals in their last 6 league matches, with an average of over two goals per game.
4. Venezia FC won all of their last 3 games in AH, and lost only 2 of their last 10 games in AH.

[(Venezia F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Venezia FC's away performance this season has been poor. After seven rounds of the league, they have only achieved one win, four draws and two losses, with a win rate of less than 20%.
2. Venezia FC have struggled to make a deep run in the Coppa Italia in recent years. Last season, they were eliminated as early as the second round by Hellas Verona FC.
3. Venezia FC have lost all of their last four encounters against Inter Milan, failing to score in the past two meetings. They were at a clear disadvantage in past record.

[Tips]:
While Venezia FC are inferior in overall strength, they have shown signs of resurgence lately and possess a degree of resilience on away field. Inter Milan might make some rotations to conserve energy for the subsequent league matches, which might give Venezia FC a chance. Venezia FC will need to leverage their defensive toughness to restrict Inter Milan's attacking spaces while capitalising on counter-attacks.

Historical head-to-head data shows that Inter Milan have a clear advantage when playing at home against Venezia FC, but Venezia FC are not without a chance.

Overall, Inter Milan have the upper hand in terms of strength and are more likely to win at home. However, Venezia FC are expected to avoid a heavy defeat, with a higher possibility of losing by no more than two goals.

[Recommended]:
Venezia F.C. (+2/2.5)