Empoli vs Inter Predictions

Inter’s firepower and superior quality should prove too much for Empoli, and they should return to winning ways with a comfortable victory, and over 2.5.

Match info: Serie A

Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani

Date: Wednesday, 30th October

Time: 6:30 pm Nigerian time

Defending Serie A champions Inter Milan head to Stadio Carlo Castellani to take on out-of-form Empoli in a must-win midweek fixture. Inter threw away a two-goal advantage in the Derby d’Italia and will need to bounce back to winning ways and continue their advantage against Empoli.

Head-to-head:

• Empoli has won only 3 of the 38 meetings between the two teams.
• Inter Milan have won 32 matches.
• The remaining 3 clashes ended in draws.
• Inter have won their last six games at Estadio Carlo Castellani, keeping clean sheets, and are unbeaten in their last ten visits, with nine wins.
• Inter are on a run of 8 consecutive away matches without defeat across all competitions.

Form:

• Empoli in the league: W-D-L-L-D
• Empoli in all competitions: W-D-L-L-D
• Inter in the League: L-W-W-W-D
• Inter in all competitions: W-W-W-W-D
  
  

Team News:

Empoli will miss the services of Super Eagles defenders, Tyronne Ebuehi, Samuele Perisan, and Saba Sazonov due to injury. On the other hand, Inter will take place without Hakan Calhanoglu, Francesco Acerbi, Carlos Augusto, and Tajon Buchanan due to injury.

Player(s) to watch:

Marcus Thuram is known for his physicality, pace, and ability to lead the line, and has seamlessly adapted to life in Serie A, forming a lethal partnership with Lautaro Martinez.

For Empoli’s backline having shown vulnerability this season, Thuram will look to capitalize on any gaps and use his instinctive movement to add to his goal tally. His ability to hold up the ball and link up with midfielders will be crucial in breaking down Empoli’s defensive setup at Stadio Castellani. All eyes will be on the Frenchman to see if he can once again influence the outcome for the Nerazzurri.

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