Key Takeaways:
- Inter secured a 2-0 win away at Venezia, recovering their position at the top of Serie A
- Matias Moreno and Redouane Halhal registered unfortunate own goals that sealed victory for the visitors
- Venezia suffered a ninth defeat in ten competitive matches, maintaining their place in the bottom three
Match Overview
Inter notched a fourth consecutive win across all competitions by defeating Venezia 2-0 at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. This triumph saw Cristian Chivu’s men return to the summit of Serie A, with their latest victory coming against a struggling Venezia side languishing at the bottom of the table.
Despite entering the contest as league leaders and boasting Serie A’s highest goal tally at 23, Inter endured another testing evening following their dramatic stoppage-time win against Fiorentina the previous weekend. Once again, their perseverance and a touch of fortune ensured they left with all three points.
VINCIAMO ANCHE A VENEZIA ✅ https://t.co/t8jevbOcm0
— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) October 28, 2026
First Half: Drama at Both Ends
The hosts nearly sprang a surprise inside the opening exchanges when Akor Adams glanced a header wide, missing a golden opportunity to put Venezia ahead. Inter responded through Ange-Yoan Bonny, but his effort was well blocked by former Inter youth goalkeeper Filip Stankovic.
Venezia continued to push forward, with Ivan Provedel forced into action to turn away a low drive from Adams. Lion Lauberbach appeared to give the home fans cause for celebration after converting from close range, but the German striker was ruled marginally offside, denying Venezia an opener. Another nervy moment for Inter followed, as Provedel acrobatically tipped Lauberbach’s attempt on to the bar just before half-time.
Second Half: Inter Benefit From Venezia Misfortunes
After the interval, Venezia’s attacking intent remained undiminished. Akor Adams continued to threaten, attacking down the right and providing a cross for Gianluca Busio, whose shot flew over the crossbar. Adams then found the net himself, only for his effort to also be disallowed for offside.
Inter, while not at their clinical best, eventually found their breakthrough. Marcus Thuram came close with a header, and it was his drive down the flank that forced Matias Moreno into turning the ball into his own net, opening the scoring for the visitors. Inter’s second came as Carlos Augusto’s header took a heavy deflection off Redouane Halhal and found its way past Stankovic, sealing an unfortunate night for the hosts.
Analysis: Inter’s Strength, Venezia’s Resilience
Inter’s ability to secure points even when not at their best continues to set them apart in the title race. Cristian Chivu’s side demonstrated resilience, and a slice of luck allowed them to maintain their unbeaten run as they aim to defend their Scudetto.
For Venezia, this fixture offered some encouragement for new head coach Davide Nicola, with his side fashioning several chances and showing determination. However, this latest loss marks their ninth defeat in ten competitive games, leaving them mired in relegation danger.
