Empoli vs. Inter Milan - Preview, Team News, Lineups
Preview
Empoli will host Inter Milan in Serie A on Saturday, August 19th. Empoli are coming off a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina, while Inter Milan defeated Lecce 2-1. Inter Milan are the heavy favorites in this match, but Empoli have a good record at home and will be looking to pull off an upset.
Empoli have won two of their last three home matches against Inter Milan. They also held Inter Milan to a 0-0 draw in their last meeting at the Stadio Carlo Castellani in December 2022. However, Inter Milan are in good form and will be confident of getting a result in this match.
Inter Milan have won their last three matches in all competitions. They have also scored at least two goals in each of those matches. Empoli will need to be at their best to keep Inter Milan at bay.
Team News
Empoli have no major injury concerns ahead of this match. Inter Milan will be without Marcelo Brozovic, who is suspended. Romelu Lukaku is also a doubt for the match due to a thigh injury.
Lineups
**Empoli:** Vicario; Stojanovic, Ismajli, Luperto, Parisi; Haas, Grassi, Bandinelli; Bajrami, Satriano, Pjaca **Inter Milan:** Handanovic; Skriniar, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Gosens; Dzeko, LautaroPrediction
Inter Milan are the clear favorites in this match, but Empoli have a good record at home and will be looking to pull off an upset. However, Inter Milan are in good form and should have too much quality for Empoli. I predict that Inter Milan will win the match 2-1.
