Inter v Empoli result
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Inter 3–1 Empoli — Inter won this Serie A match.
The result
Inter beat Empoli 3–1 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Serie A on Sunday 19 January. Inter have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions. Empoli have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Inter: Lautaro Martínez (55’, assisted by Nicolò Barella), Denzel Dumfries (79’, assisted by K. Asllani) and M. Thuram (89’, assisted by Marko Arnautović); Empoli: Sebastiano Esposito (84’, assisted by L. Henderson).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Inter 1.59, Empoli 0.28, from 18 shots to 5 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
E. Feliciani showed no yellow cards — against 1.4 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition).
What it changes
Inter are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Empoli are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, K. Asllani (Inter) 8.6, Nicolò Barella (Inter) 7.0 and Carlos Augusto (Inter) 6.2 led the match.
Next up
Inter next host Shakhtar Donetsk on 21 October 2026.
Empoli next host Vicenza Virtus on 23 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Inter: Inter v Shakhtar Donetsk, Wednesday 21 October — the preview. Next for Empoli: Empoli v Vicenza Virtus, Friday 23 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Inter 3–1 Empoli · Serie A
- Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza · Milan
- Referee: E. Feliciani
- Head-to-head (last 6): Inter 5 · draws 0 · Empoli 1 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Inter 3W 1D 1L · Empoli 0W 1D 4L
Inter 3–1 Empoli (Serie A): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 January 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Inter for / against | Line | Empoli for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.5 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.8 for · 3.4 against n 5 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.14 for · 4.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.6 for · 8.6 against n 5 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.29 for · 14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.8 for · 3 against n 5 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.43 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.4 for · 12.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.57 for · 14.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.4 for · 1.4 against n 5 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.43 for · 2 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: E. Feliciani — 1.4 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 24.8 fouls over 5 matches (0.4 to the home side, 1 to the away side).
Inter
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Arnautović n 8 | 26 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
| D. Dumfries n 8 | 88.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| B. Pavard n 8 | 54.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | — |
| M. Thuram n 8 | 67.1 | 2 | 1.3 | — |
| H. Mkhitaryan n 8 | 71.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lautaro Martínez n 8 | 76.1 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| M. Taremi n 8 | 41 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| H. Çalhanoğlu n 8 | 71.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| F. Dimarco n 8 | 63.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| M. Arnautović n 8 | 26 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Çalhanoğlu n 8 | 71.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| F. Dimarco n 8 | 63.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| T. Buchanan n 8 | 16.4 | 0.7 | 0 |
| N. Barella n 8 | 74.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| H. Mkhitaryan n 8 | 71.4 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| H. Mkhitaryan n 8 | 71.4 | 2.8 |
| N. Barella n 8 | 74.8 | 2.1 |
| Carlos Augusto n 8 | 49.9 | 2 |
| H. Çalhanoğlu n 8 | 71.6 | 1.9 |
| B. Pavard n 8 | 54.5 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Y. Sommer n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
Empoli
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Henderson n 8 | 55.6 | 3.2 | 1 | — |
| Luca Marianucci n 6 | 9.8 | 3.1 | 1.5 | — |
| E. Ekong n 8 | 12.5 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| J. Fazzini n 8 | 55.6 | 2.2 | 2.8 | — |
| P. Pellegri n 8 | 45.3 | 2.2 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Colombo n 8 | 78.9 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| S. Esposito n 8 | 68.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| F. Anjorin n 8 | 62.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| E. Ekong n 8 | 12.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Luca Marianucci n 6 | 9.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Esposito n 8 | 68.9 | 0.8 | 0 |
| J. Sambia n 8 | 30.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| P. Pellegri n 8 | 45.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| L. Cacace n 8 | 71.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| L. Colombo n 8 | 78.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Luca Marianucci n 6 | 9.8 | 4.6 |
| Y. Maleh n 8 | 69.5 | 3.7 |
| J. Fazzini n 8 | 55.6 | 3 |
| S. Goglichidze n 8 | 83.9 | 2.8 |
| L. Henderson n 8 | 55.6 | 2.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Vásquez n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
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Match statistics & details
| Inter | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 69% | Possession | 31% |
| 1.59 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.28 |
| 18 | Shots | 5 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 10 | Shots inside the box | 1 |
| 7 | Corners | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 11 | Fouls | 9 |
| 0 | Saves | 5 |
| 672 | Passes | 304 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 75% |
Inter player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Sommer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. de Vrij | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Carlos Augusto | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 |
| D. Dumfries | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| N. Barella | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8.5 |
| K. Asllani | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8.2 |
| B. Pavard | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Lautaro Martínez | 78 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
| F. Dimarco | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| P. Zieliński | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Taremi | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| H. Mkhitaryan sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Thuram sub | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| A. Bastoni sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Arnautović sub | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Darmian sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Empoli player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Vásquez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| E. Gyasi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Ismajli | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Viti | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Y. Maleh | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Colombo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| G. Pezzella | 83 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Cacace | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Grassi | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. De Sciglio | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Fazzini | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Goglichidze sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. Esposito sub | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. Henderson sub | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Sambia sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| S. Zurkowski sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Inter v Empoli — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-10-30 Empoli 0–3 Inter
- 2024-04-01 Inter 2–0 Empoli
- 2023-09-24 Empoli 0–1 Inter
- 2023-04-23 Empoli 0–3 Inter
- 2023-01-23 Inter 0–1 Empoli
- 2022-05-06 Inter 4–2 Empoli
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Inter and Empoli?
- In their last 6 meetings, Inter won 5, Empoli won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Inter and Empoli?
- Recent form — Inter 3W 1D 1L; Empoli 0W 1D 4L.
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