Empoli – Inter: match prognosis, analysis and odds | 30.10.2024

Inter needs to avoid defeat in the last group match at Empoli if they want to reach the round of 16 of the Champions League.

Match analysis: Empoli vs Inter

Inter's qualification for the round of 16 of the Champions League is in their own hands.

If they beat Empoli in the last matchday, they will be sure to be among the top two in the group and will get the ticket for the next round.

The Nerazzurri, after a complicated start to the season, with many injuries and tactical difficulties, have found a good rhythm, as shown by the three consecutive victories in the Champions League, including the one against Barcelona at the Meazza.

Inzaghi's team is fourth in Serie A, with 27 points, -6 from leaders Napoli.

The victory against Sampdoria last weekend was the sixth in the league, with three draws and three defeats.

Lautaro Martinez is back from a muscle problem and is expected to feature in the starting eleven, while Marcelo Brozovic's return is postponed.

Dzeko is also not at his best and could start on the bench, with Correa preferred.

Empoli are having a good season so far, sitting 12th in Serie A with 18 points.

Empoli, on the other hand, are coming off a 2-0 home defeat to Roma and will try to redeem themselves in front of their fans.

Paolo Zanetti's team has 18 points, fruit of 5 wins, three draws and 6 defeats.

The Tuscans have scored 15 goals, the third-worst attack in Serie A, but they have also conceded only 15 goals, the fourth-best defense in the championship.

Possible line-ups: Empoli vs Inter

Empoli (4-3-1-2):

Vicario; Ebuehi, Ismajli, Luperto, Parisi; Grassi, Marin, Bandinelli; Bajrami; Satriano, Lammers.

Inter (3-5-2):

Onana; Skriniar, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Correa.

Match odds: Empoli vs Inter

The odds for an Empoli win are 6.00.

The odds for an Inter win are 1.55.

The odds for a draw are 4.20.

Our prognosis: Empoli vs Inter

Inter have a clear advantage on paper and will be keen to secure qualification for the next round.

However, Empoli are a tough team to beat at home and will be looking to make the most of this opportunity to upset the Nerazzurri.

We predict that Inter will win the match 2-1.