7M - Match Preview: Hull vs Chelsea Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions & Preview - 13th February 2026

Hull will enjoy home advantage when Chelsea visit on Friday for an FA Cup encounter. The hosts will aim to capitalize on playing at their own ground.

This upcoming Friday's match promises to be a closely contested battle as both Hull and Chelsea seek a vital victory to advance in the competition.

In their last ten fixtures in this tournament, Hull have averaged a modest 1.2 goals per game, scoring 12 times. They conceded 14 goals in that span, averaging 1.4 per match, and kept two clean sheets.

Chelsea have proven to be consistent scorers lately, netting 25 times across their previous ten outings for an average of 2.5 goals per game. Their opponents scored 13 goals in return, and while the Blues kept three clean sheets, they conceded an average of 1.3 goals per match.

Chelsea emerged victorious in the two most recent meetings between these sides, winning 2-1 and 4-0, and will carry a psychological edge into the upcoming fixture.

Hull vs Chelsea Prediction

Hull Form

Based on their last three matches, Hull's current form has been mixed. They secured a 0-1 away win against Blackburn, followed by a 0-0 draw with Watford. Most recently, they suffered a 2-3 defeat at home to Bristol City. In their past six home FA Cup matches, Hull won two. Of the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, scoring 14 goals while conceding 15.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea collected four points from a possible nine in their last three matches across all competitions. This run began with a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, followed by a 1-3 victory over Wolverhampton, and most recently a 2-2 draw with Leeds. In their last six away FA Cup fixtures, Chelsea won three, drew none, and lost three, scoring 11 goals and conceding nine.

We do not anticipate a surprise result from Hull. With Chelsea appearing strong and goals likely, the hosts could be in for a difficult evening.

Hull vs Chelsea Stats

Hull have won their last 4 matches in a row, with the total goals exceeding 2.5.

Hull have won their last 4 matches in a row while scoring over 1.5 goals.

The total goals have exceeded 2.5 in Hull's last 4 matches.

Hull have won their last 3 matches in a row, with the total goals under 3.5.

The total goals have exceeded 2.5 in Hull's last 3 FA Cup matches.

The total goals have exceeded 2.5 in 9 of Chelsea's last 11 FA Cup matches.

Chelsea have won their last 3 away matches in a row while scoring over 2.5 goals.

The total goals have exceeded 2.5 in 7 of Chelsea's last 8 away matches.

Chelsea have won 5 of their last 7 FA Cup matches while scoring over 2.5 goals.

Chelsea have won their last 3 away matches in a row, with the total goals exceeding 3.5.

Hull vs Chelsea Squads

Hull Squad

Manager Jakirovic will select the starting XI from the following players:
Akin Famewo, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Brandon Williams, Cathal McCarthy, Charlie Hughes, Cody Drameh, Darko Gyabi, Dillon Phillips, Eliot Matazo, Ivor Pandur, James Debayo, Joe Gelhardt, John Egan, John Lundstram, Kieran Dowell, Kyle Joseph, Lewie Coyle, Lewis Koumas, Liam Edwards, Liam Millar, Matt Crooks, Matty Jacob, Mohamed Belloumi, Oli McBurnie, Paddy McNair, Regan Slater, Rocco Coyle, Ryan Giles, Semi Ajayi, Toby Collyer, Yu Hirakawa.

Chelsea Squad

Manager Liam Rosenior (41) will select his starting lineup from:
Alejandro Garnacho, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile, Caleb Wiley, Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo, Enzo Fernandez, Estevao, Filip Joergensen, Gabriel Slonina, Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Jorrel Hato, Josh Acheampong, Levi Colwill, Liam Delap, Malo Gusto, Mamadou Sarr, Marc Cucurella, Marc Guiu, Moises Caicedo, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Pedro Neto, Reece James, Robert Sanchez, Romeo Lavia, Shumaira Mheuka, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana.

Hull vs Chelsea Team News

Hull have just one player unavailable for selection for the match against Chelsea at The MKM Stadium. For this fourth-round tie, Hull will be without Oli McBurnie due to suspension.

Hull vs Chelsea H2H

Chelsea were victorious in the two most recent meetings, winning 2-1 and 4-0. Hull have a 0% win rate against Chelsea, who have won both encounters. The overall record stands at 0 wins for Hull, 0 draws, and 2 wins for Chelsea—a factor worth considering for your betting strategy.

Hull vs Chelsea Results

Both teams scored in one of the last two matches between Hull and Chelsea.

Hull vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Oli McBurnie is enjoying an excellent season, having scored 12 league goals so far. Hull will look to him to lead their attack against Chelsea.

In their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, Hull won four, drew two, and lost four. In their last 10 away games, Chelsea won five, drew two, and lost three. Hull will likely be targeting goals on Friday, as Chelsea have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 away fixtures. Meanwhile, Hull managed four clean sheets in their last 10 home games.

Both of the last two encounters between Hull and Chelsea produced over 2.5 goals. Hull averaged 0.5 goals per game in those matches, while Chelsea averaged three. Both teams scored in one of those two games. Over 2.5 goals occurred in five of Hull's last ten matches across all competitions, during which they averaged 1.3 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals occurred in seven of Chelsea's last ten games, with the Blues averaging 2.4 goals per match in that span.