Two clubs in opposite halves of the Serie A table will do battle today in a league match between Inter Milan and Empoli. The first-division clash is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET and can be live streamed here free.

What They're Saying

Inter Milan president Erick Thohir (via Football Italia): "We will continue to work towards strengthening the solidity of the club and ensuring that Roberto Mancini can have the highest quality and most competitive team on the pitch, and giving better performances for you, Inter fans, all around the world."

Empoli manager Maurizio Sarri (via Football Italia): "I have a wonderful relationship with the club. I have plenty of time to think calmly and make my choice."

The In-Form Player

Hernanes has enjoyed a modicum of success this campaign. In 25 league appearances, the 30-year-old has five goals, three assists and an average of 1.9 key passes.

Projected Lineups

Inter Milan (4-3-1-2): Handanovic; Jesus, Vidic, Ranocchia, Nagatomo; Brozovic, Medel, Kovacic; Hernanes; Icardi, Palacio

AC Milan (4-3-1-2): Bassi; Hysaj, Barba, Rugani, Laurini; Zielinski, Valdifiori, Vecino; Saponara; Pucciarelli, Mchedlidze

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).

Standings

RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1Juventus38269372244887
2AS Roma371913553292470
3Lazio372061167363166
4Napoli371891068501863
5Fiorentina3717101058461261
6Genoa3716111061441759
7Sampdoria37131684640655
8Internazionale3713131155451052
9AC Milan381313125650652
10Torino371312124345-251
11Palermo371113135154-346
12Sassuolo371113134656-1046
13Verona381113144965-1646
14Chievo371013142838-1043
15Empoli37818114348-542
16Udinese371011164052-1241
17Atalanta38716153857-1937
18Cagliari37710204465-2131
19Cesena37412213668-3224
20Parma3767243173-4218