Inter and Empoli face a tough task in trying to replicate the drama of the weekend when they face off this midweek in Serie A.
The Nerazzurri are coming off one of the best Serie A matches of all time as they and Juventus played out an exhilarating 4-4 draw on Sunday evening.
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Empoli Recent Form
Empoli have won just one game out of their last seven in Serie A and are four without a win.
In their last four they have drawn against Fiorentina and Parma and lost versus Lazio and Napoli.
They are currently 10th in Serie A.
Empoli Injury News
Empoli will be without Samuele Perisan, Tyronne Ebuehi, Saba Sazonov and Sebastiano Esposito, who is owned by Inter.
Last Empoli Lineup
Here's how Empoli lined up against Parma.
Inter Recent Form
Prior to the draw against Juve, Inter won five matches in a row, beating Udinese, Torino and Roma in Serie A and FK Crvena Zvezda and Young Boys in the Champions League.
The last time they lost came at the hands of rivals Milan, who dramatically won 2-1 thanks to a late winner from Matteo Gabbia.
Inter Injury News
Inter will definitely be without Carlos Augusto and Francesco Acerbi, while there are doubts over Piotr Zielinski and Hakan Calhanoglu.
Zielinski was handed his first start of the Serie A season against Juve and scored twice from the penalty spot, but had to be withdrawn due to a thigh problem.
Last Inter Lineup
Here's how Inter lined up against Juventus.
Empoli - Player To Watch
Lorenzo Colombo is on loan at Empoli from Milan so will be keen to put a dent in Inter's title hopes with a good performance here. He has three goals in nine starts in all competitions this season.
Inter - Player To Watch
Marcus Thuram may not have scored in the goalfest at the weekend but remains Inter's top scorer this campaign with eight in all competitions.
Empoli vs Inter - Prediction
Inter will be emotionally and physically drained from losing their two-goal lead to draw 4-4 against Juve, but they will still have more than enough to dispatch Empoli with relative comfort.
Scoreline prediction - Empoli 0-2 Inter
Empoli vs Inter - Betting Tips
Inter to Win and Under 2.5 Goals
- Prior to the Juve game, Inter won consecutive matches 1-0
- Three out of Empoli's last five games have ended with two goals or less being scored
