Milan welcome newly promoted Venezia to San Siro for Serie A Matchday 2. Rúben Amorim’s side are chasing consecutive victories after opening their campaign with a 2-1 win at Torino.
Amorim’s Milan Already Have Winning Momentum
Milan began the Amorim era by beating Torino 2-1, with 19-year-old Alphadjo Cissè scoring on his Serie A debut in a surprise start. The Rossoneri had already beaten Manchester United 4-2 in their final major friendly, giving them six goals across their last two wins.
Rafael Leão and Santiago Giménez remain sidelined by thigh injuries, while Christian Pulisic is back in contention but may have his minutes managed. That leaves Gonçalo Ramos as the focal point against a Venezia side who conceded twice in their league opener.
Milan predicted lineup vs Venezia (3-4-2-1): Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlović; Chukwueze, Jashari, Rabiot, Estupiñán; Loftus-Cheek, Cissè; Ramos.
Venezia’s Opening Defeat Raises Attacking Concerns
Venezia’s return to Serie A started with a 2-0 home defeat against Lecce. The result ended a six-match sequence in which Giovanni Stroppa’s team had scored 23 goals across competitive games and friendlies.
Akor Adams remains their main threat after scoring twice in the 3-2 Coppa Italia victory over Modena, while John Yeboah provides pace alongside him in Stroppa’s 3-5-2. The greater concern is the matchup. Milan have won the last five H2Hs, and Venezia must now face Ramos and Cissè at San Siro only five days after failing to score against Lecce.
Venezia predicted lineup vs Milan (3-5-2): Stanković; Schingtienne, Bella-Kotchap, Franjić; Hainaut, Bašić, Busio, Pérez, Correia; Adams, Yeboah.
Milan vs Venezia Prediction
Safe Tip: Milan to Win
Odds: 1.35 (22Bet)
Correct score prediction: Milan 2-0 Venezia
22Bet Booking Code: HNQ5D
Key stats:
- Milan won their Serie A opener 2-1 at Torino.
- Venezia lost their opening league match 2-0 at home to Lecce.
- Rossoneri have won the last five H2Hs with Venezia.
Ruben Amorim’s team have scored six goals across their victories over Manchester United and Torino. Venezia followed their promotion by losing 0-2 to Lecce. The difference in attacking quality becomes particularly important at San Siro.
The H2H reinforces that gap, with Milan winning the previous five meetings. Moreover, under Ruben Amorim, the hosts have already shown improvement in the attack and at home, they are clear favourites to claim another victory.
Milan vs Venezia Prediction, Value Tip
Value Tip: GG - No
Odds: 1.62 (22Bet)
22Bet Booking Code: HLS5D
Venezia’s Matchday 1 performance provides the strongest value argument. The promoted side failed to score at home against Lecce, while Milan now have Maignan behind a three-man defence featuring Mario Gila, Koni De Winter and Strahinja Pavlović.
The market may be giving too much weight to Venezia’s productive pre-season, when they scored 23 goals across six matches before the Lecce defeat. Competitive Serie A opposition is a different benchmark, and Milan have the quality to control possession after taking three points at Torino. The hosts are expected to limit their opponents’ chances.
Verdict: Milan to Win (1.35) - Milan 2-0 Venezia.
