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Empoli FC vs FC Internazionale Milano, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2022-23
Sun 23 Apr 2023 · 10:30 UTC Stadio Carlo Castellani HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Empoli FC vs FC Internazionale MilanoSerie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Match Details

  • Referee Luca Banti
  • Referee Gianluca Manganiello
  • Referee Livio Marinelli
  • Referee Christian Rossi
  • Referee Vittorio Di Gioia
  • Referee Ermanno Feliciani (Italy)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr FC Internazionale Milano H 0–3 L
14 Apr US Cremonese A 0–1 L
07 Apr AC Milan A 0–0 D
03 Apr US Lecce H 1–0 W
17 Mar Atalanta BC A 1–2 L
11 Mar Udinese Calcio H 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr Empoli FC A 3–0 W
19 Apr Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 3–3 D
15 Apr AC Monza H 0–1 L
11 Apr Sport Lisboa e Benfica A 2–0 W
07 Apr US Salernitana 1919 A 1–1 D
01 Apr ACF Fiorentina H 0–1 L

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Empoli FC are looking to make home advantage count against FC Internazionale Milano.
  • 5' Italy international Danilo D'Ambrosio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 25' FC Internazionale Milano 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.
  • 30' 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.
  • 32' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 32.
  • 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paolo Zanetti might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their trying to find a way past FC Internazionale Milano's compact .
  • 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joaquin Correa made 511 appearances and scored 43 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 48' Romelu Lukaku makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and FC Internazionale Milano are in front.
  • 53' Sebastiano Luperto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 508 appearances.
  • 58' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 64' Empoli FC make a change. Nicolas Haas trudges off to be replaced by Alberto Grassi on 64 minutes.
  • 65' The whistle greets Nicolas Haas as he departs to be replaced by Alberto Grassi.
  • 69' The FC Internazionale Milano manager makes a substitution. Joaquin Correa departs to be replaced by Lautaro Martinez.
  • 72' Empoli FC ring the changes. Sebastiano Luperto has done his job and it is now time for Lorenzo Tonelli to step up.
  • 76' Against the run of play, Romelu Lukaku has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 77' Fresh legs for FC Internazionale Milano! Nicolo Barella comes on to replace Roberto Gagliardini.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Francesco Caputo is replaced by Mattia Destro.
  • 81' Nicolo Barella has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 81.
  • 86' The whistle greets Hakan Calhanoglu as he departs to be replaced by Kristjan Asllani.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Kristjan Asllani. He replaces Hakan Calhanoglu on 87 minute.
  • 88' Assisted by Romelu Lukaku with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lautaro Martinez makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • Empoli FC will have plenty to reflect on. FC Internazionale Milano were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.9 Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58 FC Internazionale Milano xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC24% Draw28% FC Internazionale Milano48%
Actual: FC Internazionale Milano win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Empoli FC or Draw
52%
Draw or FC Internazionale Milano
76%
Empoli FC or FC Internazionale Milano
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC16% Draw48% FC Internazionale Milano36%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
12.3%
0 – 0
10.4%
0 – 2
10.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
5.1%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.2%
2 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Empoli FC

Handicap Empoli FC covers Push FC Internazionale Milano covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% 93%
-1 7% 13% 80%
-0.5 20% 80%
+0.5 48% 52%
+1 48% 24% 28%
+1.5 72% 28%
+2 72% 16% 12%
+2.5 88% 12%

Clean Sheet

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
21%
FC Internazionale Milano keeps clean sheet
41%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.