Inter Milan vs Venezia: Coppa Italia round of 16 preview

Inter Milan return to San Siro tonight at 21:00 CET to face Venezia in their Round of 16 clash, seeking another step forward in the Coppa Italia

Tonight at 21:00 CET, Inter Milan host Venezia at San Siro in their Coppa Italia Round of 16 tie. 

The Nerazzurri, positioned on the right-hand side of the bracket, take on Giovanni Stroppa’s team, who overcame Hellas Verona on penalties in the previous round.

Previous Meetings

These sides have met twice before in the Coppa Italia, with Inter Milan winning both encounters 1–0.

June 21, 1959 – After defeating Lazio in the quarter-finals, Inter Milan progressed to the final thanks to a Mario Corso strike.
August 1995 – Thirty years later, Roberto Carlos delivered one of his earliest masterpieces, scoring his second goal in an Inter Milan shirt with an unstoppable left-footed rocket into the top corner.

Opponents: Venezia

Venezia reached the Round of 16 by scoring four against Mantova in the opening round—braces from Doumbia and John Yeboah—and then defeating Hellas Verona on penalties.

Under Giovanni Stroppa, who took charge in 2025, the Lagunari sit fifth in Serie B with 25 points (7 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses). They have scored 25 and conceded 12, typically lining up in a 3-5-2. 

The team arrives in Milano after three consecutive victories against Sampdoria, Padova, and Mantova.

Andrea Adorente comes into the match with six goals in all competitions this season, level with Yeboah as Venezia’s top scorer in 2025/26.

Head-to-Head Facts

• Inter Milan have won 12 of their last 15 games against Venezia.
• The Nerazzurri have kept clean sheets in each of the last two meetings.
• Venezia have won away to Inter Milan only once in their history: a 4–1 victory on 25 April 1943.
• Venezia have lost their last seven visits to Milano, with an aggregate score of 18–5 in Inter Milan’s favour.
• Last season’s two Serie A fixtures were decided by Lautaro in the first match and Darmian in the return game.

Source: inter.it