Inter vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips (1 April)

Without competition on the national scene this season, Inter are heading straight for the Scudetto. Indeed, the Lombard team is at the top of Serie A with a comfortable lead of 14 points over its closest pursuer. Nothing seems to threaten the Nerazzurri who have only lost one league match so far. On the last day, however, they were held to a draw at home by Napoli 1-1. This result stopped a series of 10 consecutive victories in Serie A. After reaching the final of the Champions League last year, Simone Inzaghi's men were logically considered credible outsiders this season. Unfortunately, they left in the round of 16 against Atletico Madrid, eliminated following penalties.

Empoli is fighting not to go down this season and today occupies 17th place in Serie A with 1 point. advance on the first relegation. The arrival on the bench of Davide Nicola at the end of January completely relaunched this team which immediately went 6 games without defeat, 3 wins and 3 draws. On the other hand, Nicolo Cambiaghi's teammates fell back into their bad habits during the last 3 days. Without merit, they lost in turn against Cagliari 0-1, AC Milan 1-0 and Bologna just before the international break 0-1.

Inter still deplores the withdrawals of replacements Cuadrado and Arnautovic. They were joined in the infirmary by experienced defender Vrij. On the other hand, the interesting left piston Carlos Augusto and the little-used midfielder Sensi have recovered from their physical problem. Not really in sight with the Blues during the international break, Marcus Thuram (10 goals and 7 assists in SA) hopes to regain efficiency with his club. He should be associated with captain Lautaro Martinez (23 goals) who was decisive with his selection. Inter has by far the best attack and the best defense in the championship. For this perilous trip, Empoli must do without the Nigerian defender Ebuehi, whose end of the season has already been decided.

In addition, the usual holders Ismajli (defender) and Grassi (midfielder) are uncertain. This is also the case for goalkeeper-turned-substitute Berisha. The important midfielder Maleh is, for his part, suspended. Arriving at the club in January, M'Baye Niang (3 goals and 1 assist in 6 SA matches) could be renewed this Monday evening just like the other winter recruit Zurkovski (4 goals in 8 SA matches). Despite the contribution of these two men, Empoli retains the worst attack in the championship.