AC Milan vs Venezia preview

Italy flag 2026/2027 Serie A, Italy
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Serie A
AC MilanMIL
2 0
VeneziaVEN
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
Redouane Halhal - 89' (Own Goal)
Goal
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CONTEXT

AC Milan defeated Venezia 2-0 in a contest that stayed level at 0-0 through halftime. The home side controlled 58 percent of possession while limiting the visitors to 42 percent. AC Milan posted an expected goals total of 2.57 against Venezia's 1.05, creating a differential of 1.52 that underscored their dominance. Both goals arrived after the break as the stronger team adjusted effectively to break the deadlock. No red cards were shown to either side, allowing the match to unfold without numerical imbalances. The outcome proved consistent with underlying metrics and reflected AC Milan's ability to convert second-half pressure into a clean-sheet victory.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: AC Milan 2-0 Venezia. AC Milan showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expected patterns throughout the fixture.
  • xG alignment: The final result aligned with xG figures of 2.57 for AC Milan and 1.05 for Venezia.
  • Market alignment: The outcome stayed market aligned with the stronger team securing the points.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were fulfilled as AC Milan outperformed Venezia by 1.52 expected goals.
  • Event impact: Event impact stayed minimal with no major disruptions altering the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent as both teams completed the game with eleven players.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
G. Manganiello
G. Manganiello
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Rossi
M. Rossi
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
P. Dei Giudici
P. Dei Giudici
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Marcenaro
M. Marcenaro
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
AC Milan R. Amorim
R. Amorim
VS
Venezia G. Stroppa
G. Stroppa
1.46
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Torino Rank: 76 W
Cagliari Rank: 75 L
Genoa Rank: 75 W
Atalanta Rank: 84 L
Sassuolo Rank: 76 L
Juventus Rank: 86 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lecce Rank: 71 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
85.33
34.08
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
AC Milan
Venezia
Power Score
85.33
34.08
League Position
1
19
Global Rank
41
150

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
AC Milan — Opponent-weighted form score
Venezia — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) AC Milan Venezia

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

AC Milan

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Venezia

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

AC Milan ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Venezia
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.55
25.48
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.48
31.55
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
AC Milan +0.75 Efficiency Index
vs
Venezia -0.75 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
AC Milan
Venezia
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

AC Milan
vs
Venezia
Created Set-piece attacking threat
AC Milan Venezia
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
38%
11%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.97 vs -0.12
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
AC Milan Venezia
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
11%
38%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.12 vs -0.97
AC Milan
Venezia
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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AC Milan
vs
Venezia
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
AC Milan Venezia
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
AC Milan 0.35
Venezia 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
AC Milan Venezia
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
AC Milan 0.00
Venezia 0.04
AC Milan
Venezia
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • MIL had peak pressure around 43'.
  • MIL started the game with stronger pressure.
MIL Pressure VEN Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: MIL reached the top pressure at 43' (74.90).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

AC Milan MIL Home
2 matches
Venezia VEN Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
2
Goals
6
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
6
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T00:06:55+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 3-5-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Serie A, Italy · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Capacity
75817
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Gianluca Manganiello
Marcello Rossi
Pietro Dei Giudici
Matteo Marcenaro

Statistics

Possession
MIL
56%
VEN
44%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
7 Big Chances Created 0
9 Shots 3
46 Dangerous attacks 34
58 Possession 42
2 Corners 3
11 Free kicks 8
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

128 Ball Safe 124
5 Goal Kicks 12
14 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
19 Throwins 16
1 Hit Woodwork 0
0 Injuries 3
15 Dribble Attempts 15
6 Successful Dribbles 4
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 27

Attacking

92 Attacks 99
6 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

45 Long Passes 38
509 Passes 367
448 Successful Passes 304
88 Successful Passes Percentage 83
15 Key Passes 7
22 Successful Long Passes 18
49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 47

Defensive

2 Saves 4
20 Tackles 24
5 Interceptions 9
52 Duels Won 53

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 16
6 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 4
8 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Gianluca Manganiello

Starting XI ▼

16
Mike Maignan
Mike Maignan (C) Goalkeeper
7.11
5
Koni De Winter
Koni De Winter Defender
6.94
31
Strahinja Pavlović
Strahinja Pavlović Defender
7.31
34
Mario Gila
Mario Gila Defender
7.09
46
Matteo Gabbia
Matteo Gabbia
Defender87'
14
Luka Modrić
Luka Modrić Midfielder
7.28
30
Ardon Jashari
Ardon Jashari
Midfielder74'
6.55
21
Samuel Chukwueze
Samuel Chukwueze Midfielder
7.72
33
Davide Bartesaghi
Davide Bartesaghi Midfielder
6.93
2
Pervis Estupiñán
Pervis Estupiñán
Defender87'
80
Yunus Musah
Yunus Musah Midfielder
7.02
8
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Ruben Loftus-Cheek Attacker
6.82
56
Alexis Saelemaekers
Alexis Saelemaekers
Attacker59'
7.6
9
Gonçalo Ramos
Gonçalo Ramos Attacker
6.25
70
Alphadjo Cissè
Alphadjo Cissè Attacker
6.48
12
Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot
Midfielder59'
6.61
Referee : Gianluca Manganiello

Starting XI ▼

1
Filip Stanković
Filip Stanković Goalkeeper
7.1
3
Joël Schingtienne
Joël Schingtienne Defender
6.34
4
Bartol Franjic
Bartol Franjic Defender
6.77
25
Redouane Halhal
Redouane Halhal
Defender45+3'
6.13
17
Armel Bella-Kotchap
Armel Bella-Kotchap Defender
6.65
5
Ridgeciano Haps
Ridgeciano Haps Midfielder
6.73
14
Thierry Correia
Thierry Correia
Defender66'
6.17
6
Gianluca Busio
Gianluca Busio (C) Midfielder
7.08
18
Antoine Hainaut
Antoine Hainaut Midfielder
6.6
26
Toma Bašić
Toma Bašić Midfielder
6.61
19
Simon Sohm
Simon Sohm
Midfielder65'
6.42
71
Kike Pérez
Kike Pérez Midfielder
6.67
7
Albion Rrahmani
Albion Rrahmani
Attacker80'
6.33
10
John Yeboah
John Yeboah Attacker
6.96
29
Lion Lauberbach
Lion Lauberbach
Attacker80'
6.54
45
Akor Adams
Akor Adams Attacker
6.64

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Redouane Halhal
Left foot shot / 1st Own Goal
89'
Event
Pervis Estupiñán → Davide Bartesaghi
9th Substitution
87'
Event
Matteo Gabbia → Mario Gila
10th Substitution
87'
80'
Event
Lion Lauberbach → John Yeboah
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Albion Rrahmani → Kike Pérez
8th Substitution
Event
Ardon Jashari → Luka Modrić
6th Substitution
74'
Event
Strahinja Pavlović
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
71'
Event
Gonçalo Ramos
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
69'
66'
Event
Thierry Correia → Ridgeciano Haps
5th Substitution
65'
Event
Simon Sohm → Toma Bašić
4th Substitution
Event
Adrien Rabiot → Alphadjo Cissè
2nd Substitution
59'
Event
Alexis Saelemaekers → Ruben Loftus-Cheek
3rd Substitution
59'
54'
Event
Ridgeciano Haps
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
48'
Event
Kike Pérez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
45+3'
Event
Redouane Halhal → Bartol Franjic
1st Substitution
27'
Event
Joël Schingtienne
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Albion Rrahmani's right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. He was assisted by Gianluca Busio's cross.
90
Corner Corner
Venezia wins a corner after Yunus Musah concedes.
90
Corner Corner
Venezia is awarded a corner after Adrien Rabiot concedes.
90
Update Update
Gianluca Busio from Venezia wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan.
90
Attempt Attempt
Akor Adams from Venezia has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Antoine Hainaut.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Armel Bella-Kotchap from Venezia takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Simon Sohm.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Ardon Jashari from AC Milan has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the middle of the goal by Filip Stankovic of Venezia. The chance was assisted by Alexis Saelemaekers with a through ball.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Own goal by Redouane Halhal of Venezia. AC Milan leads 2-0 against Venezia.
89
Update Update
Armel Bella-Kotchap from Venezia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
89
Update Update
Foul by Pervis Estupiñán of AC Milan.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AC Milan: Matteo Gabbia comes on for Mario Gila.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AC Milan: Pervis Estupiñán comes on for Davide Bartesaghi.
86
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan) has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked. Samuel Chukwueze provided the assist.
82
Update Update
Lion Lauberbach is caught offside for Venezia.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Venezia: Albion Rrahmani comes on for Kike Pérez.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Venezia: Lion Lauberbach comes on for John Yeboah.
77
Update Update
Gonçalo Ramos from AC Milan wins a free kick in the attacking half.
77
Update Update
Foul committed by Redouane Halhal of Venezia.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AC Milan: Ardon Jashari comes on for Luka Modric.
74
Update Update
Foul committed by Redouane Halhal of Venezia.
74
Update Update
Adrien Rabiot from AC Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. John Yeboah from Venezia has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by Mike Maignan from AC Milan in the top center of the goal.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan receives a yellow card for a foul.
71
Update Update
Antoine Hainaut of Venezia commits a foul.
71
Update Update
Davide Bartesaghi from AC Milan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AC Milan leads 1-0 against Venezia. Gonçalo Ramos scores with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Alexis Saelemaekers after a fast break.
67
Attempt Attempt
Akor Adams from Venezia has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by John Yeboah with a through ball.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Venezia: Thierry Correia comes on for Ridgeciano Haps.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Venezia: Simon Sohm comes on for Toma Basic.
65
Attempt Attempt
Strahinja Pavlovic from AC Milan misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Davide Bartesaghi provided the assist.
63
Update Update
Antoine Hainaut of Venezia is caught offside.
62
Update Update
AC Milan is penalized for offside as Davide Bartesaghi is caught in an offside position.
60
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Gonçalo Ramos from AC Milan heads the ball from very close range but it goes too high. The cross was provided by Alexis Saelemaekers.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AC Milan: Adrien Rabiot comes on for Alphadjo Cissè.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AC Milan: Alexis Saelemaekers comes on for Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
56
Update Update
Akor Adams from Venezia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
56
Update Update
Koni De Winter from AC Milan commits a foul.
55
Attempt Attempt
Yunus Musah from AC Milan hits the bar with a right-footed shot from very close range after a set piece situation.
54
Update Update
Ridgeciano Haps from Venezia commits a foul.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ridgeciano Haps from Venezia receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
54
Update Update
Ruben Loftus-Cheek from AC Milan wins a free kick on the right wing.
53
Update Update
Antoine Hainaut is caught offside for Venezia.
52
Corner Corner
Koni De Winter from AC Milan misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Luka Modric, who delivered a cross after a corner.
51
Update Update
Foul committed by Antoine Hainaut of Venezia.
51
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Gonçalo Ramos from AC Milan has a right-footed shot from outside the box that gets blocked. The assist came from Mario Gila.
51
Corner Corner
AC Milan win a corner after Gianluca Busio concedes.
51
Update Update
Yunus Musah from AC Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
49
Attempt Attempt
Antoine Hainaut from Venezia misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Ridgeciano Haps with a cross.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kike Pérez from Venezia receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
48
Update Update
Kike Pérez from Venezia commits a foul.
48
Update Update
Luka Modric from AC Milan wins a free kick in the attacking half.
46
Update Update
Kike Pérez from Venezia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Davide Bartesaghi of AC Milan.
46
Corner Corner
Venezia is awarded a corner after Samuel Chukwueze concedes it.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at AC Milan 0, Venezia 0.
45
Update Update
Armel Bella-Kotchap from Venezia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Gonçalo Ramos of AC Milan.
45
Update Update
Akor Adams from Venezia commits a foul.
45
Update Update
Yunus Musah from AC Milan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Venezia: Redouane Halhal comes on for Bartol Franjic due to an injury.
45
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The match is currently delayed due to an injury to Bartol Franjic from Venezia.
45
Update Update
Bartol Franjic from Venezia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Filip Stankovic from Venezia saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan, which was aimed at the center of the goal.
42
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Gonçalo Ramos (AC Milan) had a left-footed shot from the center of the box that went too high. He was assisted by Davide Bartesaghi with a cross.
41
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
40
Corner Corner
Koni De Winter from AC Milan misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The chance was set up by Luka Modric, who provided a cross after a corner.
40
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Joël Schingtienne from Venezia.
39
Corner Corner
AC Milan wins a corner after Joël Schingtienne concedes.
37
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. John Yeboah from Venezia takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. Akor Adams provided the assist.
33
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Gonçalo Ramos from AC Milan has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Filip Stankovic of Venezia. The assist came from Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
31
Update Update
Foul committed by John Yeboah of Venezia.
31
Update Update
Strahinja Pavlovic from AC Milan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
28
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Joël Schingtienne from Venezia receives a yellow card for a foul.
27
Update Update
Foul committed by Joël Schingtienne of Venezia.
27
Update Update
Alphadjo Cissè from AC Milan is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
24
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
24
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. John Yeboah from Venezia has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
23
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Filip Stankovic from Venezia.
22
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Gonçalo Ramos from AC Milan takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's high and wide to the left. Ruben Loftus-Cheek provided the assist.
19
Corner Corner
Akor Adams from Venezia has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is saved in the bottom right corner by Mike Maignan of AC Milan. The attempt was assisted by John Yeboah.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Akor Adams of Venezia.
18
Update Update
Yunus Musah from AC Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Gonçalo Ramos from AC Milan has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Filip Stankovic of Venezia. The assist came from Samuel Chukwueze.
9
Update Update
Antoine Hainaut from Venezia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
9
Update Update
Alphadjo Cissè from AC Milan commits a foul.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Armel Bella-Kotchap of Venezia.
8
Update Update
Gonçalo Ramos from AC Milan wins a free kick in the defensive half.
5
Attempt Attempt
Alphadjo Cissè from AC Milan misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Yunus Musah provided the assist.
4
Update Update
John Yeboah from Venezia wins a free kick on the left wing.
4
Update Update
Koni De Winter from AC Milan commits a foul.
2
Update Update
Akor Adams is caught offside for Venezia.
1
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Gonçalo Ramos from AC Milan had a right-footed shot from the center of the box that went to the left. He was assisted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a cross.
1
Update Update
First half begins.

CONCLUSION

AC Milan delivered a composed second-half display to overcome Venezia 2-0 after an even opening period. Their superior chance creation and territorial control translated into two well-taken goals that secured the points. The performance underlined the home side's capacity to adapt and increase intensity when required. Venezia offered resistance but struggled to match the expected goal output of their opponents. With no disciplinary issues affecting proceedings, the contest remained a straightforward test of quality and execution. AC Milan will take confidence from the clean sheet and the manner in which they managed the game after the interval.