Empoli FC vs FC Internazionale Milano, Serie A 2021-22 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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paolo Valeri
- Referee Filippo Valeriani
- Referee Antonio Di Martino
- Referee Daniele Chiffi
- Referee Mauro Galetto
- Referee Vito Mastrodonato
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 4–2 | W |
| 17 Oct | Atalanta BC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Oct | AS Roma | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 4–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Empoli FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Juventus FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | FC Sheriff Tiraspol | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Oct | SS Lazio | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Oct | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | A | 0–0 | D |
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' What a night it is going to be! Empoli FC welcome FC Internazionale Milano for this crunch clash at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- 5' The 37-year-old Alexis Sanchez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Internazionale Milano backline.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' The referee shows FC Internazionale Milano player a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Sebastiano Luperto will be fuming at that decision.
- 34' FC Internazionale Milano is taking the lead after the goal scored by Danilo D'Ambrosio on 34.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Red card on 52.
- 57' Nedim Bajrami makes way for Nicolas Haas at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 59' Poor challenge from Marcelo Brozovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 64' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and FC Internazionale Milano are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 66' Magnificent from Federico Dimarco! That is 27 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' GOAL! Federico Dimarco fires home to make it 0-3!
- 67' Empoli FC make a change. Patrick Cutrone trudges off to be replaced by Leonardo Mancuso on 67 minutes.
- 68' Szymon Zurkowski makes way for Kristjan Asllani at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 72' The FC Internazionale Milano bench stirs into life. Alexis Sanchez is withdrawn and Joaquin Correa gets his opportunity.
- 74' Roberto Gagliardini adds to his 0 season tally! FC Internazionale Milano lead 0-4 — and this changes everything.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Roberto Gagliardini is booked for FC Internazionale Milano — Yellow card on 75.
- 80' Aleksandar Kolarov has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stefan de Vrij on 80 minute.
- 82' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Riccardo Fiamozzi is hanging Petar Stojanovic on the field on 82 minute.
- 84' Stefano Sensi gets the nod from FC Internazionale Milano. He replaces Roberto Gagliardini and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Nicolo Barella needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Internazionale Milano take all three points.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 33
- 9
- 25
- 99
- 30
- 34
- 27
- 28
-
10
Nedim Bajrami ↓ Nicolas Haas 57'
- 65
Bench
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 67'
- 3
- 26
- 5
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↑ 57'
-
7
Leonardo Mancuso ↑ 67'
-
20
Riccardo Fiamozzi ↑ 82'
- 19
- 1
- 42
- 35
-
23
Kristjan Asllani ↑ 68'
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
FC Internazionale Milano Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
-
7
Alexis Sanchez ↓ Joaquin Correa 72'
- 23
- 1
- 33
- 77
- 5
- 6
-
10
Lautaro Martinez ↓ Edin Dzeko 84'
- 95
- 32
Bench
- 2
- 22
-
11
Aleksandar Kolarov ↑ 80'
-
9
Edin Dzeko ↑ 84'
- 20
- 13
- 14
- 37
-
8
Matias Vecino ↑ 72'
-
19
Joaquin Correa ↑ 72'
-
12
Stefano Sensi ↑ 84'
- 97
Coach
Massimiliano Farris
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
2021-10-27
Empoli FC
0–2
FC Internazionale Milano
W
2021-10-24
FC Internazionale Milano
1–1
Juventus FC
D
2021-10-19
FC Internazionale Milano
3–1
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
W
2021-10-16
SS Lazio
3–1
FC Internazionale Milano
L
2021-10-02
US Sassuolo Calcio
1–2
FC Internazionale Milano
W
2021-09-28
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
0–0
FC Internazionale Milano
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.07
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
FC Internazionale Milano xG
I would bet for:
FC Internazionale Milano or Draw 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Internazionale Milano win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
55%
Draw or FC Internazionale Milano
73%
Empoli FC or FC Internazionale Milano
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Internazionale Milano win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
10.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
2.5%
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% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
FC Internazionale Milano keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

