Defending champions Inter Milan will aim to bounce back when they make a trip to Venezia in a thrilling Serie A clash this Sunday.
Inter’s hopes of lifting the Supercoppa Italiana were shattered when they lost 2-3 to their arch rival AC Milan in the final. They have won all five Serie A league games they have played. With 40 points collected in 17 outings, Inter is currently in 3rd on the Serie A leaderboard.
Meanwhile, the Venezia have managed to collect just a single win in their last five Serie A encounters. The hosts dropped their points to Empoli in a 1-1 draw last time out. With just 14 points in their 19 matches, the hosts are currently in the relegation division.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Venezia vs. Inter Milan live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Serie A match in the U.S.:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States.
Streaming options for this game are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new members.
What time does Venezia vs. Inter Milan kick off?
This Serie A clash takes place at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo in Venezia, Italy and kicks off on Sunday, January 12 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Jan. 12 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Jan. 12 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Jan. 12 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Jan. 12 | 5:00 a.m. |
Venezia vs. Inter Milan lineups, team news
The hosts will be stressed regarding the fitness of their star midfielder Gaetano Oristanio, who has been injured and is likely to sit out from the next clash. If Oristanio remains out from the next clash, then German midfielder John Yeboah is likely to pair up with Joel Pohjanpalo.
Michael Svoboda (knee), Alfred Duncan (muscle), Issa Doumbia (muscle), and Domen Crnigoj (physical discomfort) will remain sidelined with their injuries.
Loanee goalkeeper Filip Stankovic, who has made a significant impact since taking the top spot in the team, will feature in the starting lineup.
Venezia predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Stankovic (GK) — Idzes, Sverko, Altare — Zampano, Busio, Nicolussi Caviglia, Ellertsson, Carboni — Yeboah, Pohjanpalo.
Injured: Svoboda, Duncan, Doumbia, Crnigoj, Oristanio (doubtful)
Suspended: None
As for the Inter, they will be without their German defender Yann Bisseck, who suffered a muscle injury in the Supercoppa Italiana final. Along with Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi will remain sidelined as well due to his thigh injury.
Hakan Calhanoglu’s participation is uncertain as the midfielder is still recovering from a muscle injury. Joaquin Correa will remain out from this clash with his calf injury.
There is a piece of good news for the visitors: the return of the French defender Benjamin Pavard, who is likely to start in the starting XI in Bisseck’s absence. Marcus Thuram will lead Inter’s attack against Venezia.
Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Sommer (GK) — Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni — Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco — Martinez, Thuram.
Injured: Bisseck, Acerbi, Correa, Calhanoglu (doubtful)
Suspended: None
Venezia vs. Inter Milan Prediction
Inter will be fired up following their derby defeat; they will be eager to get back to the track and collect a win. Inter Milan has been often seen as the team of comebacks; they usually roar back after a defeat, so we expect the reigning champions to collect a convincing victory against Venezia.
- Prediction: Inter Milan 3-0 Venezia
Serie A fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, January 11
- Empoli vs. Lecce (9:00 a.m.)
- Udinese vs. Atalanta (9:00 a.m.)
- Torino vs. Juventus (12 p.m.)
- AC Milan vs. Cagliari (2:45 p.m.)
Sunday, January 12
- Genoa vs. Parma (6:30 a.m.)
- Venezia vs. Inter Milan (9:00 a.m.)
- Bologna vs. AS Roma (12:00 p.m.)
- Napoli vs. Hellas Veroa (2:45 p.m.)
Monday, January 13
- Monza vs. Fiorentina (2:45 p.m.)