Goals after the break have been a feature of games involving the visitors this season and punters can get a great price on that continuing on Thursday The midweek action around Europe continues as AC Milan visit Empoli on Thursday night. Gennaro Gattuso's men have been one of the best teams to watch in terms of entertainment so far, but their performances haven't yielded many points. Milan's 2-1 win over Roma last month is their only victory from four outings so far but 888Sport make them 4/6 (1.67) to come out on top in this one. Empoli are 19/5 (4.80) to record their first win since the opening day of the campaign. Since then the hosts have lost three times and draw their other Serie A clash. Another stalemate is 29/10 (3.90) with the online bookmaker. While Milan have had few problems scoring goals, their defence has been poor and that has proved costly. Both teams to score has landed in each of their four matches, but they’ve conceded seven goals during that spell so it’s no surprise to see the Rossoneri in the bottom half of the table. Looking further back, BTTS has landed in the last seven head-to-head meetings between these teams although the pair haven’t met since April 2017 due to the hosts’ relegation and subsequent return to Italy’s top-flight. A repeat of both teams to score here is 8/11 (1.73) with 888Sport but there's a better goals-based angle for bettors to take advantage of. Much of the goalmouth action in Milan's games has come after half time. In four Serie A matches they've contested, just four goals have been scored in the first 45 minutes compared to 10 after the break. Over 1.5 second half goals is available at 19/20 (1.95) with 888Sport and that looks like a solid selection given the early season stats. This bet has paid out in each of the three previous meetings and with Milan still looking vulnerable as matches wear on, there should be plenty more late drama on Thursday night. Over 1.5 second half goals at 19/20 (1.95) for a 1pt stake with 888Sport<doc-sep>AC MILAN visit Tuscany to face newly promoted Empoli as they bid to return to Europe's footballing elite. Gennaro Gattuso's men have a net spend of approximately £175m over the past two seasons alone and will need to deliver more than their disappointing 2-2 draw with Atalanta at the weekend. 1 Gonzalo Higuain has scored three times since joining Milan on loan from Juventus Credit: AFP or licensors When does Empoli vs AC Milan kick off? The match will be held on Thursday, September 27. It features as part as Serie A's midweek match-day and kick-off is at 8:00pm UK time. It will be held at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. Which TV channel is Empoli vs AC Milan on and can I live stream it? The match will be shown live on Eleven Sports 1, with coverage starting at 8:00pm. Eleven Sports is available for £5.99-a-month or £59.99-a-year. Alternatively, you can follow all of the action on our dedicated SunSport LIVE BLOG. What is the team news? Tonight's team to face Empoli L'11 in campo per #EmpoliMilan pic.twitter.com/QuM2VzuRTt — AC Milan (@acmilan) September 27, 2018<doc-sep>EMPOLI striker Francesco Caputo's penalty consigned AC Milan to a third-straight Serie A draw, increasing the pressure on Gennaro Gattuso. Milan were held 1-1 at Empoli despite taking the lead when Leonardo Capezzi turned Lucas Biglia's long-range shot into his own net. 4 Gennaro Gattuso is under pressure after Milan drew with Empoli Credit: Getty Images Just when Milan looked to set about grinding out the win, however, Biglia was pulled up for a foul in his own box and Caputo dispatched the spot-kick. The draw leaves Milan with just one win from five matches and languishing down in 13th place in the early-season standings, with pressure mounting on coach Gattuso. Sassuolo leapfrogged Lazio and into third place in Serie A thanks to a 2-0 win at Spal. The visitors took the lead thanks to Claud Adjapong's tap-in, which had followed a neat move where Jeremie Boga had played in Khouma Babacar, only for the forward to fail to drive home. 4 Empoli fought back to earn a point after Milan had taken an early lead Credit: Getty Images 4 The fallen Serie A giants have won just once in five games this season Credit: Getty Images Full-back Adjapong quickly swept in, however, to put Sassuolo in front. Late replacement Alessandro Matri then bagged his first goal of the season with almost his first touch. The striker drilled home from six yards to cap a slick counter-attack and secure Sassuolo's fourth win in their six league games this term. 4 Gianluigi Donnarumma couldn't help Milan cling on for the win Credit: AP:Associated Press<doc-sep>AC Milan’s Gonzalo Higuain, center, is challenged by Atalanta’s Remo Freuler, left, and Jose Luis Palomino. (AP) AC Milan’s Gonzalo Higuain, center, is challenged by Atalanta’s Remo Freuler, left, and Jose Luis Palomino. (AP) AC Milan again dropped points from a winning position when it was held to a 1-1 draw at Empoli in Serie A on Thursday. Milan led for an hour following Leonardo Capezzi’s own goal but Francesco Caputo leveled from the penalty spot in the 71st minute. “Mistakes can happen and at the moment we’re paying a dear price for them,” Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso said. “I’m more disappointed at not closing out the match earlier, it’s becoming a problem. “When you don’t win but you’re playing well, you start becoming nervous, you can’t hide that. The lads are giving their all … plus their goalkeeper (Pietro Terracciano) made at least five miraculous saves.” It was the second match in a row that Milan had drawn after going ahead, following Atalanta’s stoppage-time equalizer on Sunday. Milan was also 2-0 up on Napoli earlier in the campaign before losing 3-2. The Rossoneri has six points from five matches this season, having dropped seven points from a winning position _ more than any other team. Milan took the lead in the 10th minute when Diego Laxalt’s cross wasn’t cleared and the ball fell to Lucas Biglia, whose powerful effort was deflected into the top corner by Capezzi. It was an end-to-end match and Caputo’s volley crashed off the post seconds before Terracciano made an impressive double stop, denying first Giacomo Bonaventura and then getting back up to palm away Franck Kessie’s follow up. Milan was eventually pegged back when Andrea Romagnoli scuffed a clearance and compounded his error by tripping Caputo. The 31-year-old Caputo had never taken a penalty in Serie A but stepped up and struck it powerfully down the middle. Terracciano then pulled off a stunning save with two minutes remaining to fingertip Spanish midfielder Suso’s effort around the post. SURPRISE HIGH FLYER Sassuolo won the battle of the surprise outfits in Serie A as it triumphed 2-0 at Spal to move into third place. Both teams have had excellent starts to the campaign and Spal had won its previous four home matches. Claud Adjapong broke the deadlock in the 59th minute with his second league goal and substitute Alessandro Matri made it 2-0 with his 91st strike in Serie A. The 34-year-old Matri came on for his first appearance of the season, with three minutes remaining, and also had time to hit the post. Sassuolo could go second with victory at home to Milan on Sunday. It is two points behind Napoli and five adrift of Juventus. The top two meet in Turin on Saturday.<doc-sep>
MILAN, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Lucas Biglia of AC Milan in action during the serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 31, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Empoli face AC Milan at Carlo Castellani Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 27. Here’s all the info you need to watch. Empoli and AC Milan have had difficult starts to the Serie A season. In their first season back in Serie A, Empoli have picked up four points. On Thursday, the Blues host Milan at Carlo Castellani Stadium. The Red and Blacks have five points in their first four games. Empoli won Serie B last season, ending a one year stint in the second division. Since winning on the opening weekend of the season, the Blues have lost three of four games, picking up one point. Empoli started well against Sassuolo, with Francesco Caputo scoring in the first minute, but a second yellow card for Miha Zajc in the second half doomed the club, losing 3-1. Caputo has scored two goals this season after scoring 27 last season in Serie B and will be the focal point of their attack. AC Milan have had a disappointing start for a team with top-four aspirations. Milan blew a two-goal lead against Napoli in their first game of the season. In their last two games, Milan drew with Cagliari and Atalanta. Milan’s inability to win games already has the club 10 points behind Juventus and five points behind the rest of the top four. Gonzalo Higuain is really starting to heat up, scoring in three straight games. However, no matter how many goals Higuain scores, Milan need to be better at the back. In four games, Milan have allowed seven games. The Serie A game between Frosinone and Juventus will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Live streaming is available on ESPN+, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscriptions, either online or through the ESPN+ app. Date: Thursday, Sept. 27 Start time: 3 p.m. ET Location: Empoli, Italy Stadium: Carlo Castellani TV Info: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ | Fubo.TV. Sign up for a free seven-day trial here. Empoli and AC Milan last played during the 2016-17 season, with both teams winning away from home.