The FA Cup spotlight shines as Championship side Hull host Premier League giants Chelsea in the fifth round, aiming for a possible upset.
Hull vs Chelsea Form and Head to Head
Hull enter this FA Cup encounter on the back of a narrow 3-2 defeat at home to Bristol City in their last Championship outing. Looking at their recent league form, the Tigers have endured a mixed bag of results in their last six matches. They've managed four wins, secured one draw against Watford, and suffered one loss.
Chelsea's recent form in the Premier League has seen them draw their last match 2-2 away to Leeds. Over their last six competitive fixtures across various tournaments, the Blues have recorded four wins, one draw, and one defeat.
Notably, Chelsea have been winning at both half-time and full-time in their last three matches against Hull in all competitions, highlighting their dominance in these fixtures. The previous meeting between these two sides was in the FA Cup back in January 2020, where Chelsea emerged victorious with a 2-1 away win at Hull.
The head-to-head record heavily favours the visitors. Chelsea have comprehensively dominated this fixture, winning all of the last six meetings against the Tigers. In fact, Chelsea have won their last eight matches against Hull in all competitions and have scored at least two goals in all of those eight encounters. This historical dominance will undoubtedly play on the minds of both sets of players.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Hull vs Chelsea?
Chelsea are clear favourites to beat Hull at the MKM Stadium, with the latest odds implying roughly an 82% chance of an away win. Hull are priced as heavy home underdogs with just a 9% chance of pulling off the upset in this FA Cup fourth-round tie.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Hull City | 13/1 | 10bet |
| Chelsea | 1/4 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 6/1 | Betfred |
Odds last updated at 5PM Friday, 13th February.
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Hull vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Hull (3-4-1-2): Pandur; McNair, Egan, Hughes; Coyle, Slater Hadziahmetovic, Giles; Gelhardt; Joseph, McBurnie
Chelsea (4-3-3): Petrovic; Gusto, Acheampong, Badiashile, Hato; Caicedo, Santos; Garnacho, Enzo, Neto; Delap
Lineups previewed by WhoScored.
Hull vs Chelsea Match Prediction
Hull will certainly hope to make the most of their home advantage in the FA Cup, but Chelsea’s quality and commanding head-to-head record make them clear favourites. The Blues excel at creating scoring opportunities and attacking with intensity, and even though they can be caught on set-pieces, Hull’s struggles to finish chances mean they are unlikely to punish such moments.
Chelsea’s attacking strength, combined with Hull’s defensive frailties against top sides, suggests the Premier League outfit will control the game and carve open the Tigers’ defence, making a comfortable win for the visitors the most likely outcome.
Prediction: Hull 1-3 Chelsea
Hull vs Chelsea Bet Builder
Our Bet Builder tip for Hull vs Chelsea is:
- Yes - Both Teams To Score
- Over 1.5 - Total Chelsea Goals
- J. Gelhardt Over 1.5 - Shots
- L. Coyle Over 1.5 - Tackles
Best odds of 9/2 available at bet365 while publishing.
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