Inter Milan vs Empoli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Inter are just three points below leaders Napoli.
Inter Milan will continue their quest for their 21st Serie A title and will welcome Empoli to the San Siro in their 20th league game. The Nerazzurri dropped two crucial points in the last game and also the opportunity to take over league leaders Napoli on the standings. However, they can still go on level with the table topper and clinch the first position following a win on Monday. They are certainly one of the favourites to win the title this year and defend their crown, but need to avoid any slip-ups.
Empoli on the other hand are struggling with consistency. They have found it really tough to get a win on the board and move up in the table. With 20 points from four wins, eight draws and defeats each, the visitors are ranked 13th on the standings. The Empoli Blues are winless in their last five outings with their last win dating back to more than a month ago. They head into this game on the back of a 1-3 defeat to Lecce.
Kick Off
Monday, January 20, 1:15 AM IST
Venue: San Siro
Form
Inter Milan (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W
Empoli (in all competitions): L-D-L-L-L
Players to watch
Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
The Argentine international will be the man to watchout for Inter Milan heading into this game. Martinez has been a mainstay for the Italian giants and has taken them over the line multiple times. Known for his aggression, pace and link-up play, Lautaro is one of the best strikers of this generation. He has found the back of the net nine times this season across all competitions, including a goal in the last game.
Sebastiano Esposito (Empoli)
Sebastiano Esposito has been operating on a whole different level for Empoli in the past few games. He has been on fire and given a phenomenal account of himself in his debut season for the Empoli Blues. The Italian forward is technically smart and reads the game really well. Esposito has scored nine goals this season across various competitions, including six goals in his last seven appearances.
Match facts
- Empoli have conceded 69 goals against Inter, the most against any opponent in the Serie A
- Inter have won 13 of their last 14 games against Empoli
- The last time both teams played out a draw was back in 2015
Inter Milan vs Empoli: Betting tips and Odds
- Tip 1: Inter Milan to win – 1/4 by bet365
- Tip 2: Marcus Thuram to score anytime – 5/4 by skybet
- Tip 3: Inter to win to nil – 21/20 by WilliamHill
Injury & Team News
Inter Milan will miss the services of Francesco Acerbi, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Joaquin Correa, Raffaele Di Gennaro, and Yann Aurel Bisseck
Ola Solbakken, Peitro Pellegri, Saba Sazonov and Nicolas Haas won’t be available for selection for Empoli.
Head-to-head
Total Matches played – 26
Inter Milan wins – 23
Empoli wins – 3
Draws – 1
Predicted Line-up
Inter Milan (3-1-4-2):
Sommer; Darmian, de Vrij, Bastoni; Asllani; Dumfries, Barella, Zielinski, Augusto; Thuram, Martinez
Empoli (3-4-2-1):
Vasquez (GK); Goglichidze, Ismajli, Cacace; Gyasi, Anjorin, Grassi, Pezzella; Colombo, Henderson; Esposito
Prediction
Inter Milan are expected to come out on top and add three points to their tally.
Prediction: Inter Milan 2-0 Empoli
Telecast
India: GXR World
UK: TNT Sports 2
USA: fubo TV, Paramount+
Nigeria: DStv Now, SuperSport
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