A promise for an exciting fight is one that sees both teams bring different styles to the pitch as Empoli prepares to host Inter Milan in the Round 10 Serie A match.
The match is on October 30, 20:30, and Empoli will try to pose some sort of inconvenience for the Inter Milan team that has kept a good head-to-head record over the years. A comprehensive preview of the most expected encounter in Serie A is here, including recent performances, possible lineups, injuries, and any kind of prediction.
Empoli vs Inter Milan: Match Preview and Current Form.
Both Empoli and Inter Milan come into this Serie A game with different approaches and philosophies: Empoli, under Roberto D’Aversa, usually adopts a more defensive strategy, hitting on the counter-attack with a more structured midfield; Inter Milan, on its side, led by Simone Inzaghi, plays with a highly intensive and possession-based game, and they always have an attacking frontline. Inter Milan has dominated Empoli in the last nine matches, winning eight of those.
Empoli vs Inter Milan: Head to Head
Over the last seven years, Inter Milan has dominated this affair:
Last 9 Matches: Inter Milan – 8 Wins | Empoli – 1 Win | Draws – 0
Last Meeting: April 1, 2024 – Inter Milan 2-0 Empoli
Their consecutive wins against Empoli make Inter Milan a favorite, although Empoli might cause some upsets on home ground.
Predicted Line-ups and Key Players
Empoli Starting XI (3-5-2 Formation)
Keeper: Devis Vasquez
Defense: Saba Goglichidze, Ardian Ismajli, Mattia Viti
Midfield: Jacopo Fazzini, Alberto Grassi, Faustino Anjorin, Giuseppe Pezzella, Emmanuel Gyasi
Forwards: Lorenzo Colombo, Ola Solbakken
Key Players: The one who will try to break Inter’s back line is Lorenzo Colombo, while the vital one in goal will be Devis Vasquez.
Injury Updates
Injury Updates for Empoli
Out: Samuele Perisan (Goalkeeper), Tyronne Ebuehi (Defender), Saba Sazonov (Defender)
Inter Milan Starting XI (3-5-2 Formation)
Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
Defense: Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni
Midfield: Nicolo Barella, Piotr Zielinski, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Denzel Dumfries, Federico Dimarco
Forwards: Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram
Key Players: Lautaro Martinez, top scorer for Inter, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, essential to the midfield control.
Injury Updates for Inter Milan:
Out: Francesco Acerbi (Defender), Carlos Augusto (Defender), Hakan Calhanoglu (Midfielder), Tajon Buchanan (Forward)
Empoli vs Inter Milan Match Stats and Predictions
Considering that Inter Milan is doing somewhat better in the recent head-to-head matches, Empoli can only hope to put up a good fight by presenting a tight backline with speedy transitions to:
Head-to-Head History: Inter Milan is leading eight wins to Empoli’s one win in their last nine matches.
Expected Outcome: Inter Milan should win the match to come out with a probable scoreline of Inter Milan 2-0 Empoli.
Empoli vs Inter Milan: Where to Watch Online
This tie will be broadcast on a number of different platforms, with the lineups confirmed an hour before kick-off.
Fans throughout the continent and beyond can anticipate a mouth-watering Serie A clash as both teams hope to inch their ways up the league table.
Conclusion
In this Serie A Round 10 match, Inter Milan is surely in the upper hand according to the recent head-to-head performance and team strength. However, Empoli’s structured defensive strategy and home-court advantage might make this an exciting game. Follow the live action on October 30 between these two teams, as this may be a nail-biter.
