Venezia secured a 98-90 victory over Tortone in the Italian Super Cup on September 19th, 2026. Both sides arrived at the contest level at the top of their standings, each with four wins from four matches and no defeats. The visitors held their nerve in the closing stages to claim the title match.
What Shaped the Game
Tortone had shown mixed fortunes against Venezia recently, winning three of five meetings but losing two. Venezia's form heading into this fixture told a different story — they had fallen to Olimpia Milano in three of their last five outings. By then, the visitors looked to have found their rhythm again.
Our prediction for a visitors' win came through, though the margin was tighter than many expected. Venezia's defensive structure in the final quarter proved decisive, something that had been missing in their earlier losses this campaign.
The home side pressed hard in the opening exchanges, but Venezia's transition game caught them flat-footed on several occasions. Tortone responded well at half-time, but the visitors held a high line that stretched the home defence when it mattered most.
Both teams finished with identical records in the league phase, which makes this result particularly significant. Venezia now move ahead on head-to-head, a detail that could prove crucial if they meet again in the playoffs.
The victory extends Venezia's winning streak to four games, while Tortone's unbeaten run finally came to an end. Neither side has played a match since this contest, so the standings remain unchanged — but the psychological edge now belongs to the visitors.
