Inter Milan 3-1 Empoli

Current streaks

Recent form

Inter Milan

Inter Milan have been in impressive form recently, showcasing their strength with a run of three consecutive wins in Serie A and the Super Cup before a narrow loss to rivals AC Milan. The Nerazzurri have demonstrated a solid defensive record, keeping four clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding just 0.83 goals per game on average. Their attacking prowess is equally noteworthy, with an average of 2 goals scored per game. The 3-0 victory against Cagliari stands out as a particularly convincing result, while the recent 2-2 draw with Bologna highlights their resilience. Inter's current second-place position in Serie A, with 44 points from 19 games, underscores their consistency and title-challenging credentials this season.

Empoli

Empoli's recent form has been concerning, with the team experiencing a difficult run of four defeats in their last five matches. Their sole victory in this period came in a high-scoring 4-1 away win against Hellas Verona, which stands out as an anomaly in their otherwise struggling form. Despite their 14th position in Serie A, Empoli have been involved in several entertaining matches, with 67% of their last six games seeing over 2.5 goals. The team's defensive frailties are evident, having conceded in each of their last 10 matches and letting in an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six outings. While Empoli have managed to score consistently, finding the net in five out of six recent matches, their inability to keep clean sheets has cost them valuable points. The 3-1 home defeat to Lecce in their most recent fixture highlights the challenges Empoli face in turning their form around.

Recent home/away form

Inter Milan

Inter Milan have shown impressive form at home in recent matches, enjoying a strong run of four consecutive victories before their most recent two games. The Nerazzurri have been particularly solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last six home fixtures. Their goal-scoring prowess has been notable, averaging 2.17 goals per game, with a standout performance in their 3-1 victory over Parma. However, their unbeaten streak came to an end with a narrow 3-2 defeat to local rivals AC Milan in the Super Cup, followed by a 2-2 draw against Bologna in Serie A. Despite this slight dip in form, Inter Milan have maintained a strong goal difference and a balanced mix of high and low-scoring matches, with half of their games seeing over 2.5 goals.

Empoli

Empoli's recent away form has been inconsistent, with the team struggling to secure consecutive victories on the road. Their last six away matches have yielded one win, three draws, and two losses, showcasing their difficulty in maintaining momentum. Notably, Empoli have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with four out of six matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their most impressive away performance came in a 4-1 victory against Hellas Verona, demonstrating their potential for attacking prowess. However, defensive frailties are evident, as Empoli have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these six away fixtures, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game. The team's ability to score consistently (1.67 goals per game) has helped them avoid a prolonged losing streak, but their negative goal difference (-1) suggests a need for improved defensive stability to climb higher than their current 14th position in Serie A.