After winning only a point in the previous matchday, Inter has a serious deficit behind the leading Napoli and has not room for another mistake. Empoli should not be a difficult opponent for the defending champions, but they have proved many times that their defense is tough as an oak.
Empoli and Inter meet on 30.10.2024, in a game between teams with different football philosophies’. The game will take place at Stadio Carlo Castellani on Wednesday.
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Empoli |
Wed, 30.10.2024, 12:30 EST |
Inter |
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7.10 |
4.58 |
1.43 |
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Expert Tip |
HT-FT Inter |
Odds 2.01 |
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Empoli vs. Inter: Current situation
Empoli is a team that barely survived last season in the Serie A, and things are going much better this time around. They are a pure example of old-school Italian football, playing in slow space with a lot of passing in the midfield, which often has no other purpose than just melting the game clock. However, that has proven to be the right recipe for the “Azzurri Empolesi,” as they are in the middle of the standings with only two losses so far in the season. Anyway, hoping to keep a clean sheet against the defending champion is probably too optimistic, but it is a fact that Empoli has nothing to lose in this game.
Whoever watched Inter’s last game will remember that football spectacle forever, but if you are a fan of the team from the Fashion Capital, that was not a pleasant experience. The “Nerazzurri” slipped two-goal advantage in the last 15 minutes against Juventus and now are in a pretty difficult situation, being four points behind the leading Napoli. Anyway, it is way too early in the season to say that Inter is in a difficult situation, but the pressure will definitely sink in, and Simone Inzaghi has to get the best out of his players after a couple of sleepless nights.
Empoli Stats & Form
Empoli is one of those teams that are defensively oriented, and winning only a point is something head coach Roberto D’Aversa is usually happy with. The team is third in the league with only 0.7 conceded goals per game, trailing only to Napoli and Juventus. On the other hand, they have scored only 7 goals in 9 Serie A games this season, and that scoring rate is not something you win games with. Empoli has not won in the last four games, losing to Napoli and Lazio and playing a draw against Fiorentina and Parma in the last one.
Inter Stats & Form
Inter is defending the title from last year, and as many said, it is easier to win it than to defend. Inter is currently second in the standings, with a four-point deficit behind Napoli. This past weekend, the “Nerazzurri” played 4-4 against Juventus, which was a disappointing ending for them after being up by two goals. That draw ended their five-game winning streak and was the first time for Inter not to win since the 2-1 loss in the “Derby della Madonnina,” where they lost 2-1 to the city rival Milan. Inter is second in the league scoring 2.3 goals per game and second in accurate passes per game with 475.3.
Empoli vs. Inter: Head to Head
Inter has won 9 of the last 10 games against Empoli, including an overtime win in the round of 16 of the 2022 Coppa Italia game. Last season, Inter won both games 2-0 at home and 1-0 on the road and is currently on a three-game winning streak with Empoli failing to score in all of those games. The last time Empoli beat Inter was in January 2023, when the score was 1-0 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Three of the last four games between these two teams ended under 2.5 goals in total, and at least one team failed to score in each of those four.
Empoli vs. Inter Odds
Inter is a major favorite to win this game with the odds 1.43 on 22bet. If you want to go against the odds and bet on Empoli to win, the odds are 7.10, while the draw seats at 4.58. The total goal line is set at 2.5 with 1.79 for over and 2.02 for under.
Top 3 Betting Odds
| Empoli vs. Inter Betting Tip | Odds |
| HT-FT Inter | 2.01 |
| Inter to win and over 1.5 goals | 1.74 |
| Inter -1.5 | 2.25 |
Betting tip and prediction: Empoli vs. Inter (30.10.2024)
Inter came to the season with a target on their back given the fact that they are the defending champions and everyone marks those games on the calendar. That was the case this past weekend when Juventus came to town, and even though Inter dominated most of the game, they just collapsed in the final 15 minutes. Now Inter goes to Empoli to face one of the toughest defenses in Serie A. Empoli has made a name for themselves as a tough place to play given their defensive tactics. They will definitely not go out to try to outrun the visitors since Inter has plenty of guys who can use the given space and attack from every angle. Simone Inzaghi’s players will have full control of possession from the very first minute of the match, and even though it may take a while before they get on the board, that will happen before the halftime, and they will know how to hold on to the lead until the final whistle.
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Expert Tip |
HT-FT Inter |
Odds 2.01 |
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