Overview
Inter Milan extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to seven (6 wins, 1 draw) after defeating Empoli 3-0. Before round 11 of Serie A, coach Simone Inzaghi's team ranked second with 21 points.
In the middle of next week, Inter will have an extremely important match with Arsenal in the Champions League. Therefore, they need a victory against Venezia to have the best psychological momentum.
This season, Inter continues to show impressive scoring ability (29 goals in all competitions). The familiar "guns" of the Giuseppe Meazza team are still Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez. Besides, Davide Frattesi has also been emerging recently.
In the most recent match against Empoli, the Italian midfielder started and played excellently with a double. With many injuries in the midfield, Frattesi promises to be given more opportunities.
Meanwhile, Venezia just ended a four-match winless streak by beating Udinese 3-2 in the previous round. However, the home team at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo still has many problems, especially in defense.
In the last 5 matches, Venezia have conceded an average of 2 goals/match. Currently ranked 18th in the rankings, they need to quickly improve their performance if they want to stay in Serie A.
Despite all of Venezia's problems this season, Joel Pohjanpalo has continued to turn heads with some impressive performances. The Finnish striker has scored four goals in Serie A this season.
Inter have defeated Venezia in both of their last two encounters. With their superior class and strength, it will not be difficult for the Nerazzurri to continue to win against their opponents.
Human resources situation
Francesco Arcebi and Hakan Calhanoglou remain sidelined through injury for Inter. Benjamin Pavard could start, while Martinez leads the attack.
On the other side of the front line, Venezia will probably keep the same lineup that defeated Udinese.
Expected lineup:
Inter Milan: Sommer, Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni, Darmian, Barella, Frattesi, Zielinski, Dimarco, Thuram, Martinez.
Venice: Stankovic, Haps, Svoboda, Altare, Ellertson, Duncan, Nicolussi, Candela, Yeboah, Oristanio, Pohjanpalo.
The match between Inter Milan and Venezia takes place at 2:45 a.m. on November 4 (Vietnam time).
