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 38 games · 87 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Guida
- Referee Antonio Di Martino
- Referee Gianluca Vuoto
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Referee Alfonso Marrazzo
13 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 3.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Keita Balde suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' FC Internazionale Milano have won 722 goals from 485 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 24' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Miha Zajc comes on to replace Antonio La Gumina.
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Sime Vrsaljko has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Manuel Pasqual is replaced by Luca Antonelli on 38 minute.
- 43' Empoli FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 48' Radja Nainggolan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
- 57' Another change for FC Internazionale Milano made on 57 minute. Matias Vecino leaves to be changed by Radja Nainggolan.
- 62' The travelling FC Internazionale Milano supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' Lautaro Martinez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Borja Valero at the 67 minute mark.
- 68' It’s a booking for FC Internazionale Milano player. Lautaro Martinez gets a Yellow card.
- 72' FC Internazionale Milano is taking the lead after the goal scored by Keita Balde on 72.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ismael Bennacer.
- 74' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Levan Mchedlidze on, Luca Antonelli off on 74 minutes.
- 79' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Empoli FC that had 380 games and scored 231 goals.
- 84' Danilo D'Ambrosio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keita Balde on 84 minute.
- 89' Ivan Provedel has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- Empoli FC will have plenty to reflect on. FC Internazionale Milano were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Keita Balde | 2 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 2 |
| Davide Frattesi | 2 |
| Alexis Sanchez | 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.