Inter vs Empoli prediction and betting tips on January 19, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 19, 2025, Inter will host Empoli in the 21st round of Serie A. Milan anticipates a confident victory for the reigning champions.
Our prediction for Inter vs Empoli
The "Nerazzurri" dominated Italian football last season. Securing the Scudetto early with an impressive tally of 94 points, they finished almost 20 points ahead of their closest rival, AC Milan. In contrast, Empoli once again found themselves in a tough relegation battle, narrowly avoiding the drop by finishing 17th, just one point ahead of Frosinone.
This summer, Roberto D'Aversa took over at Empoli. He managed to collect points consistently, even securing four victories. However, December was challenging, with three consecutive defeats. The 1-1 draw against bottom-tier newcomers Venezia hardly inspired confidence, and the 1-3 home loss to Lecce was outright embarrassing.
Inter began the season with a few missteps, including losing the Milan Derby and falling to their city rivals in the Supercoppa Italiana final. In the last round, they secured a narrow win over Venezia but dropped points against Bologna in a 2-2 draw.
The Milanese giants average an impressive 2.53 goals per game while conceding only 0.89 per match, thanks to Sommer's solid goalkeeping. Empoli's stats are modest but decent for their level, with a goal ratio of 0.95 scored to 1.25 conceded per game.
Inter vs Empoli: Key statistics and trends
- Inter have won five of their last seven matches.
- 47% of Inter's games feature goals from both teams, with an average of 3.42 goals per match.
- Empoli have lost four of their last five matches.
- 55% of Empoli's games feature goals from both teams, with an average of 2.2 goals per match.
Inter vs Empoli: Possible starting lineups
Inter (possible lineup): Sommer – Bastoni, de Vrij, Bisseck – Dimarco, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Barella, Dumfries – Martínez, Taremi
Empoli (possible lineup): Vazquez – Viti, Ismajli, Goglichidze – Pezzella, Grassi, Maleh, Anjorin, Gyasi – Esposito, Colombo
Head-to-head matches: Inter vs Empoli
Inter secured a 3-0 away win in October, marking their fourth consecutive victory against Empoli.
Free prediction for Inter vs Empoli
The reigning champions are unlikely to falter for a second consecutive time. Bet on a confident Inter victory with a "-1.5 goal" handicap (odds: 1.68).
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