Empoli vs Milan Preview
- Competition: Serie A.
- Date: Saturday, February 8.
- Time: 5:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Empoli vs Milan will take place at the Stadio Carlo Castellani in the late kick-off slot on matchday 24 in Serie A on Saturday, February 8.
The hosts are 16th in the table with 21 points from 23 matches. They are only a point above the relegation zone and will need to improve their results to survive. However, Empoli are winless since defeating Verona 4-1 on December 8, losing six and drawing two games since then. They have scored in each of their last five but also conceded 12 goals. Empoli were hammered 4-1 by Juventus in their last match.
Milan, on the other hand, are eighth with 35 points from 22 games. They are five points outside the last European spot for the Conference League and will need to pick up some wins to close that gap. In their last five games, Milan have won three, lost one and drawn one. They lifted the Supercoppa Italiana to give the entire club a massive boost last month, but will now look to bring that level of performance to the Serie A as well.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Empoli Team News
Manager Roberto D’Aversa fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match against Juventus but fell to a 4-1 defeat. It was a tough game for the entire team and the manager used all five subs as well. Ardian Ismajli and Faustino Anjorin picked up knocks, while Youssef Maleh was sent off.
The trio will miss the next match and will join six others on the sidelines. Jacopo Fazzini (muscle), Nicolas Haas (cruciate ligament), Ola Solbakken (shoulder), Pietro Pellegri (cruciate ligament), Saba Sazonov (cruciate ligament), Tyronne Ebuehi (cruciate ligament) will all miss out.
Milan Team News
Manager Sergio Conceicao fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as he picked up a 3-1 win against Roma to progress to the Coppa Italia semis. The manager used four subs in that match as well, but there were no new injuries or suspensions to report.
However, the team will be without three players. Alessandro Florenzi (cruciate ligament), Emerson Royal (thigh) and Ruben Loftus-Cheek (hamstring) will miss out as they continue to recover.
Empoli vs Milan Predicted Lineups
Empoli Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Devis Vasquez.
Defenders: Mattia De Sciglio, Saba Goglichidze, Luca Marianucci.
Midfielders: Emmanuel Gyasi, Liam Henderson, Szymon Zurkowski, Liberato Cacace.
Forwards: Sebastiano Esposito, Ismael Konate, Lorenzo Colombo.
Milan Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan (C).
Defenders: Kyle Walker, Fikayo Tomori, Strahinja Pavlovic, Theo Hernandez.
Midfielders: Yunus Musah, Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders.
Forwards: Alex Jimenez, Tammy Abraham, Christian Pulisic.
Empoli vs Milan Head-to-Head Record
Having been in the same division together for several years, these two teams crossed paths very often. However, the results have been lopsided in their last five meetings. Milan have won four of the last five encounters, while the fifth one has ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 30/11/24 | Milan 3-0 Empoli | Serie A |
| 10/03/24 | Milan 1-0 Empoli | Serie A |
| 07/01/24 | Empoli 0-3 Milan | Serie A |
| 08/04/23 | Milan 0-0 Empoli | Serie A |
| 02/10/22 | Empoli 1-3 Milan | Serie A |
Key Players to Watch in Empoli vs Milan
Sebastiano Esposito (Empoli)
The on-loan Inter Milan forward remains Empoli’s top performer this season and has scored eight goals for the team so far. His strikes have come from just 4.66 xG, meaning he has done well to convert the chances that came his way.
Christian Pulisic (Milan)
The American winger has bagged six goals and four assists so far in Serie A this season and has been crucial to his team’s performances. His six goals have come from 6.10 xG, meaning he can do better to put away his chances. His assists have come from 2.86 xA, which is a decent return.
Empoli vs Milan Prediction
Going by the recent head-to-head record, this game seems to be destined to go down just one path. Milan have the upper hand from the past and will look to dominate once again and should win with ease.
Prediction: Empoli 0-3 Milan
Where to Watch Empoli vs Milan live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | GXR World |
| Italy | DAZN Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Empoli vs Milan?
A. Empoli will host Milan in Serie A on Saturday, February 8 at 5:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Empoli vs Milan for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Empoli vs Milan?
A. Empoli 0-3 Milan.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Empoli vs Milan?
A. Milan have won four of their last five meetings against Empoli, and there has been one draw.