Hull vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips (13 February)

For their entry into this FA Cup, Hull City had to work hard to defeat Blackburn 0-0 at home, qualifying following penalties. Close to relegation to League One 3rd division last year, the Tigers are making a much better impression this season by joining the fight for promotion. They currently occupy 4th place in the Championship with 5 points behind 2nd place, synonymous with a direct promotion to the Premier League, and 7 ahead of 7th place, which does not qualify for the accession play-offs. Last weekend, Hull ended a good series of five games without a loss 4 wins and 1 draw with a loss suffered at home against Bristol City 2-3. In the previous round, Chelsea did not do anything to crush Charlton 1-5. This is Liam Rosenior's first match on the bench.

Since the arrival of the former Strasbourg coach, the London team has shown good signs, which allows it to appear today in 5th place in the Premier League with 1 point behind the Big 4. In the championship, the Blues have in turn won against Brentford 2-0, Crystal Palace 1-3, West Ham 3-2 and Wolverhampton 1-3 before being held back, at home, by Leeds this week 2-2. In the League Cup semi-final, however, they fell to Arsenal 2-4 after the two-legged matches. 6th in the Champions League, Chelsea are waiting to know the identity of their opponent in the round of 16. 

For this meeting, Hull City must do without potential starters Ajayi, Drameh (defenders), Crooks and Gyabi (midfielders), the long-term absentee Matazo (ex-Monaco) and the striker Belloumi, all injured. On the attacking front, Scottish international McBurnie (12 goals and 5 assists in the Championship) takes his place. He should be supported by the influential Joseph (7 goals and 2 assists in the Championship) and Gelhardt (10 goals and 3 assists in the Championship). As for Chelsea, it should be noted the withdrawals of long-term absentees Colwill (defender) and Essugo (midfielder) as well as replacements Lavia (midfielder) and Gittens (winger). Furthermore, the participations of goalkeeper No. 2 Jorgensen, captain James and potentially starting defender Adarabioyo are not assured while winger Mudryk is suspended.

Both decisive against Leeds, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro are available. To see if Liam Rosenior makes a turnover this weekend. The other offensive players Estevao, Pedro Neto, Garnacho and Delap could apply. This winter, defender Disasi (West Ham) and attackers Sterling (without a club), George (Everton) and Buonanotte (returned from loan to Brighton) left London. Defender Sarr (Strasbourg) was recalled from his loan.

• Summary: Hull City is going head to head with Chelsea starting on 13 Feb 2026 at 19:45 UTC . The match is a part of the FA Cup .
• Referee: Farai Hallam