Empoli FC vs FC Internazionale Milano, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Empoli FC vs FC Internazionale Milano — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Internazionale Milano 5 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Guida
- Referee Antonio Di Martino
- Referee Gianluca Vuoto
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Referee Alfonso Marrazzo
5 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 11.2 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Torino FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | UC Sampdoria | H | 2–4 | L |
| 16 Dec | ACF Fiorentina | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Dec | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | SPAL 2013 | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Empoli FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | SSC Napoli | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | AC Chievo Verona | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Udinese Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Juventus FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
FC Internazionale Milano this season
FC Internazionale Milano this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Internazionale Milano
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
5/2
61-75
2/–
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Internazionale Milano
| Lautaro Martinez | 4 G | |
| Marcus Thuram-Ulien | 2 G | 2 A |
| Francesco Esposito | 2 G | 1 A |
| Hakan Calhanoglu | 2 G | |
| Yann Aurel Bisseck | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stadio Carlo Castellani will turn into a battlefield for Empoli FC and FC Internazionale Milano.
- 5' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Empoli FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Internazionale Milano's shape.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Internazionale Milano that had 487 games and scored 727 goals.
- 24' The supporters are chanting for Miha Zajc. He replaces Antonio La Gumina on 24 minute.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and FC Internazionale Milano are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 38' Another change for Empoli FC made on 38 minute. Manuel Pasqual leaves to be changed by Luca Antonelli.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their trying to find a way past FC Internazionale Milano's compact .
- 48' Matias Vecino has been relatively quiet despite scoring 24 goals in his last 487 appearances.
- 53' Frederic Veseli has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 57' FC Internazionale Milano ring the changes. Matias Vecino has done his job and it is now time for Radja Nainggolan to step up.
- 62' The travelling FC Internazionale Milano supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' Fresh legs for FC Internazionale Milano! Lautaro Martinez comes on to replace Borja Valero.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Lautaro Martinez is booked for FC Internazionale Milano — Yellow card on 68.
- 72' Keita Balde does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Internazionale Milano surge ahead!
- 74' Ismael Bennacer is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 74' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Levan Mchedlidze comes on to replace Luca Antonelli.
- 79' FC Internazionale Milano are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 84' Another change for FC Internazionale Milano made on 84 minute. Keita Balde leaves to be changed by Danilo D'Ambrosio.
- 89' Argentina international Matias Silvestre has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- With this win, FC Internazionale Milano is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 18
-
20
Antonio La Gumina ↓ Miha Zajc 24'
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 27
- 8
- 10
- 11
- 32
Bench
- 9
-
13
Luca Antonelli ↑ 38'
- 28
- 21
-
6
Miha Zajc ↑ 24'
- 4
- 7
- 19
- 99
- 66
- 48
- 29
Coach
Giuseppe Iachini
FC Internazionale Milano Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- –
- 37
-
20
Borja Valero ↓ Lautaro Martinez 67'
- 8
- 9
- 18
- 6
- 16
- 15
-
11
Keita Balde ↓ Danilo D'Ambrosio 84'
Bench
-
14
Radja Nainggolan ↑ 57'
- 27
-
33
Danilo D'Ambrosio ↑ 84'
- 23
- 13
- 29
- 87
- 5
-
10
Lautaro Martinez ↑ 67'
Coach
Luciano Spalletti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lautaro Martinez | 5 |
| Federico Dimarco | 4 |
| Alexis Sanchez | 2 |
| Keita Balde | 2 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 2 |
| Davide Frattesi | 2 |
| Simone Romagnoli | 1 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
FC Internazionale Milano Form
2018-12-29
Empoli FC
0–1
FC Internazionale Milano
W
2018-12-26
FC Internazionale Milano
1–0
SSC Napoli
W
2018-12-22
AC Chievo Verona
1–1
FC Internazionale Milano
D
2018-12-15
FC Internazionale Milano
1–0
Udinese Calcio
W
2018-12-11
FC Internazionale Milano
1–1
PSV
D
2018-12-07
Juventus FC
1–0
FC Internazionale Milano
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.92
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
FC Internazionale Milano xG
I would bet for:
FC Internazionale Milano or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Internazionale Milano win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
60%
Draw or FC Internazionale Milano
72%
Empoli FC or FC Internazionale Milano
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 3
3.1%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | FC Internazionale Milano covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 22% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
FC Internazionale Milano keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.