Hull vs Chelsea: Can Chelsea progress without unnecessary trouble?
On Friday, February 13, Hull will host Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Kick-off is set for 20:45 CET, and here is a betting angle to consider.
Hull vs Chelsea: Match facts and head-to-head
- Hull City are winless in their last two matches: one draw and one defeat.
- Chelsea have lost just one of their previous eight fixtures.
- Chelsea have failed to score in only one match this season.
- Chelsea have kept clean sheets in a quarter of their matches this season, while Hull have done so in 21%.
- In 39% of their games this season, Hull City have scored in both halves.
- Chelsea have conceded at least once in ten consecutive away matches.
- Chelsea defeated Hull City 2–1 in their previous head-to-head meeting.
- Hull City have not beaten Chelsea since 1999.
Hull City vs Chelsea: Match preview
Hull City, representing the Championship, are currently in the hunt for a top-four finish. After 31 matches, they have collected 54 points and sit fourth in the table. The gap to second place stands at five points, meaning the Tigers could still, at least in theory, push for automatic promotion. In the FA Cup, Hull entered at the third-round stage and eliminated Blackburn at home via a penalty shootout.
Chelsea, meanwhile, compete in England’s top flight. The London side are battling for a top-four finish and a place in the UEFA Champions League. In their most recent outing, they played out a 2–2 draw and now have 44 points after 26 league matches. In the FA Cup, Chelsea began in the third round, where they thrashed Charlton 5–1.
Probable line-ups
- Hull City: Pandur; McNair, Egan, Hughes; Coyle, Slater, Lundstram, Giles; Gelhardt; Joseph, McBurnie
- Chelsea: Sanchez; Acheampong, Fofana, Badiashile, Hato; Caicedo, Santos; Neto, Estevao, Garnacho; Delap
Prediction
Chelsea should have enough quality to overcome this opponent and secure progression. The recommended bet is Chelsea to score over 2 goals (team total over 2).
