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Chelsea vs Hull Match Summary
Competition | English Premier League |
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Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Stamford Bridge, London |
Our Chelsea vs Hull prediction sees the goal-crazy Blues hosting a stubborn, newly promoted Tigers side at Stamford Bridge, and it shapes up as an intriguing clash of styles.
Chelsea have made a flying start under Xabi Alonso, but they sit fourth on six points in the English Premier League table, a point and a place behind their visitors.
Hull have taken to top-flight life brilliantly, sitting third with seven points from three games and, remarkably, yet to concede a single goal all season.
History is firmly with the hosts. Chelsea have won their last nine matches against Hull in all competitions, scoring at least two goals in every one of them.
Chelsea vs Hull Form
Chelsea are scoring for fun, thumping Leeds 6-3 in the Carabao Cup to make it 26 goals in five matches under Alonso. The front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro are flying, though they have conceded at least two in each of their last four league outings.
Hull have been the story of the season so far, sitting third and the only side yet to concede in the league. They ground out a goalless draw with Aston Villa last weekend and have kept clean sheets in each of their last three top-flight games, marshalled superbly at the back.
Chelsea vs Hull Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Chelsea: Jordan Henderson (Injured/out), Marco Palestra (Injured/doubtful), Moises Caicedo (Injured/doubtful)
Hull: E. Matazo (Injured/out), Ó. Zambrano (Injured/out), D. Gyabi (Injured/out), M. Jacob (Injured/out), J. Gelhardt (Injured/out), J. Butland (Injured/out), C. Hughes (Injured/out), T. Iroegbunam (Injured/out), Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Injured/doubtful)
Chelsea
Alonso is set to recall all of his big guns after resting them for the Leeds game, so the first-choice front three should return. Moises Caicedo is a doubt with a calf issue that has kept him out of the last two games, while Marco Palestra is still waiting on his debut and Jordan Henderson remains a few weeks away.
Hull
Hull are wrestling with a lengthy absentee list. Brooke Norton-Cuffy missed the Carabao Cup tie against Sunderland with a calf problem and is doubtful, while Timothy Iroegbunam is still nursing a groin issue. Paddy McNair will also miss out with a foot injury.
Chelsea vs Hull Predicted Lineup
Chelsea
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: R. Sánchez; L. Colwill, M. Lacroix, W. Fofana; J. Hato, M. Caicedo, R. Lavia, P. Neto; M. Rogers, J. Pedro, C. Palmer
Hull
Formation: 5-4-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: K. Tzolakis; R. Giles, N. Mendy, J. Egan, S. Ajayi, L. Coyle; E. Stroud, R. Slater, L. Gourna-Douath, M. Belloumi; O. McBurnie
Chelsea vs Hull Key Stats & Match Facts
Chelsea have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 6 matches vs Hull in the Premier League.
Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches vs Hull in the Premier League.
Cole Palmer has scored 49 goals in 99 Premier League appearances for Chelsea and sits one strike away from becoming the third player in club history to reach 50 in 100 games or fewer.
Cole Palmer has 15 goal involvements (9 goals, 6 assists) in 15 career Premier League appearances against newly promoted clubs.
Chelsea became the first club in Premier League history to score inside the opening five minutes in each of their first three matches of a season.
Chelsea vs Hull Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Chelsea are heavy favourites at home and the numbers back it, pointing to a comfortable 3-0 win for the Blues. Hull's watertight defence has been the story of their season, but the Blues' front three should have too much firepower on home soil.
Best Bets
Back Under 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a combined total of just under three goals, with Chelsea carrying the bulk of the scoring threat against a Hull side yet to concede all season. That projection sits comfortably on the right side of this line, with a 64.94% implied probability attached to it.
Back Pedro Neto to score anytime in the Anytime Goalscorer market. With Chelsea heavily favoured and projected to bag more than two goals against an injury-hit Hull, starting winger Pedro Neto is a tempting pick to get on the scoresheet given his goal threat from the right flank.
Chelsea vs Hull Bet Builder
Our three-leg Chelsea vs Hull bet builder tips lean into the hosts' attacking output: Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer anytime scorers and Joao Pedro over 0.5 assists.
Cole Palmer has scored in two of his last three Premier League appearances, making him an appealing anytime goalscorer pick against Hull. He also has the added advantage of being involved in Chelsea's penalty duties, giving him another route to finding the net.
Joao Pedro has found the net in two of his last three league outings, and with Chelsea projected to score freely he is a natural pick to grab a goal here.
Joao Pedro has also provided assists in two of his last three league appearances, so adding over 0.5 assists to the mix taps into his all-round involvement in the final third.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 37/4 and is as short as 7/1 elsewhere.
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Chelsea vs Hull Talking Points
The clash of styles is what makes this one fascinating. Chelsea have blown hot at both ends, scoring 16 and conceding 10 across their opening five matches in all competitions, and Alonso himself wants more control, saying his side must "be more solid, to be able to win in a boring game as well". Hull, meanwhile, arrive as the league's meanest defence, having kept clean sheets in each of their last three top-flight games. Something has to give at Stamford Bridge, and if the Blues' front three click early, that stubborn Tigers rearguard will face its sternest test yet.
Chelsea vs Hull Predictions FAQs
When is the Chelsea vs Hull English Premier League game?
Chelsea vs Hull kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Where is Chelsea vs Hull being played?
The match is being played at Stamford Bridge in London.
What competition is Chelsea vs Hull in?
Chelsea vs Hull is an English Premier League fixture.
What are the Chelsea vs Hull betting odds?
Chelsea are priced at 1/4 (William Hill) to win, with the draw available at 6/1 (Bet Victor) and Hull at 13/1 (AK Bets).
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