COMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 22: Alexis Sanchez of FC Internazionale in action during the FC Internazionale training session at Suning Training Centre at Appiano Gentile on September 22, 2023 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

Empoli vs. Inter, the complete guide

Team

— Sep 22nd 2023

2 MIN READING

The numbers and fun facts you need to know ahead of Sunday's lunchtime kick-off

At 12:30 CEST on Sunday 24 September, Inter will take to the pitch to face Empoli at the Stadio Castellani on matchday five of the 2023/24 Serie A season.

PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS

Inter and Empoli have met 30 times in Serie A. The Nerazzurri have 23 wins to their name compared to the Tuscans' four, with three draws completing the picture. No team has recorded more Serie A victories over Empoli than Inter: the Nerazzurri's win percentage against their upcoming opponents stands at 77%.

ATTACK AND DEFENCE

Inter have scored 13 goals and conceded just once in their first four league matches this term, meaning they have both the best attack and defence so far. On the contrary, Empoli have been the worst side in the division from both a defensive and attacking perspective, conceding twelve and scoring zero during the opening four matchdays.

TIKUS' IMPACT

Marcus Thuram's first four Serie A appearances have seen him contribute to four goals (two goals and two assists). Diego Milito (6) and Daniel Osvaldo (5) are the only players to have done better than the Frenchman in their first four Inter matches in the Italian top flight.

LAUTARO, SANCHEZ AND EMPOLI

With five goals to his name, Lautaro Martinez is currently top of the scoring charts in Serie A. El Toro has found the net three times against Empoli in Italy's top division.

Alexis Sanchez has been involved in two goals in two appearances against the Azzurri in the league, with the Chilean having scored and provided an assist. His last goal in the Italian top flight came against the Tuscans on 6 May 2022.

NOT AFRAID TO ATTACK

Federico Dimarco has contributed to 21 shots during the opening four matchdays: no defender has done better in Serie A. Dimarco has had eight efforts himself and created 13 chances. Furthermore, the Italian has provided three assists so far this league campaign, meaning he currently tops this particular ranking.

UPDATES ON INTER TV

Inter TV will have pre-match coverage and updates up to kick-off. Our Livematch show will be broadcast from 11:00 CEST and also be visible on our official YouTube and Twitch channels until 11:45 CEST. Analysis and interviews will follow after the game.

MATCH OFFICIALS

Matteo Marcenaro will take charge of Empoli vs. Inter on matchday five of the 2023/24 Serie A season. Colarossi and Cipressa will be his assistance, while Fourneau will perform the role of fourth official. Valeri, assisted by Gariglio will oversee VAR.