Inter Milan will seek to maintain its lead in the Serie A standings when it visits the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium in Venice on the early morning of Thursday, 29 October 2026. The match pits the title‑contending Nerazzurri against a Venezia side that remains in the relegation zone. Inter entered the game unbeaten in the league this season, having secured a 2–1 victory over Fiorentina last Sunday. The win, which required a comeback after conceding first, saw Marcus Thuram score the opener and Piotr Zielinski convert a penalty to seal the result. The match was the fifth of eight league games in which Inter had to overturn a deficit. Venezia, on the other hand, has struggled since returning to Serie A in the summer of 2025. The club has collected only three points in its first nine league matches and has yet to establish consistency. A coaching change from Giovanni Stroppa to Davide Nicola did not immediately improve results; after a surprise win over Napoli, Venezia lost 0–1 to Genoa, with a goal from former player Mikael Ellertsson. Defensively, Venezia has conceded an average of more than two goals per game, a concern as Inter’s attack is considered one of the best in the league. Inter’s recent form includes victories in both home and away fixtures against opponents, and the team has dominated the last two meetings between the clubs. Inter’s manager, Cristian Chivu, praised Thuram’s recent performances but indicated that squad rotation might be considered given the congested fixture list, which also includes a derby against AC Milan and a Champions League tie with Feyenoord. The match is expected to be a key test for Venezia, who will need disciplined play to contain Inter’s offensive threat and secure valuable points at home.
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