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Chelsea will hope to follow up their latest Carabao Cup win with another as they host Hull City at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
The Blues beat Leeds United 6-3 in a thrilling encounter, but Hull are unlikely to be as open.
The Tigers are the only team in the league yet to concede after three rounds of fixtures, after Chelsea breached Arsenal's backline last weekend.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Chelsea vs. Hull City key stats
- Chelsea have won four of five games in all competitions this season.
- Hull are winless in two matches across all competitions (D1, L1).
- Chelsea have won the last nine H2Hs.
Chelsea vs. Hull City preview: Blues to tame Tigers?
Chelsea vs Hull — Tale of the Tape
| Chelsea | vs | Hull |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 3rd |
| 6 | Points | 7 |
| 8 | Goals For | 3 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 0 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 8th | Home / Away Rank | 6th |
After losing 2-1 at Arsenal in the league last time out, Chelsea responded well with their 6-3 demolition of Leeds.
The Blues were 2-0 down too, showing a fighting spirit and attitude of continually being able to outscore opposition.
Chelsea are unbeaten in 17 H2Hs (W15, D2).
Xabi Alonso has certainly left his imprint on the team already, and will be confident his side can break down a stubborn Hull defence.
He could also be boosted by the potential return of Moises Caicedo from injury, which would make the hosts more solid defensively.
Meanwhile, Hull have a couple of fitness concerns with new signings Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Tim Iroegbunam, but Matt Crooks should return.
Sergej Jakirovic is doing an excellent job after promotion, with the Tigers unbeaten in the league without conceding a goal.
Hull have scored just four goals in all competitions this season.
They will not face a much tougher test than free-scoring Chelsea at the Bridge though, and it is hard to see them keeping the Blues out.
Nonetheless, whatever the result, Hull can still be extremely pleased with their start.
Chelsea vs. Hull City form guide & betting tips
| Chelsea | vs | Hull |
|---|---|---|
WWL |
Form | WWD |
| 6 | Points | 7 |
| 4th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 8 | Goals For | 3 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 0 |
WWWLW |
Form (All Comps) | WWWDL |
Whispers predicts: Chelsea 3-1 Hull City
Chelsea are 1/4 (1.25) favourites to win, but while we agree with the bookies, we want to explore other bets.
BTTS – Yes at 19/20 (1.95) is our first pick, given Chelsea have failed to keep a clean sheet in the league this season.
Over 3.5 goals at 11/10 (2.10) is also worth backing given Chelsea's firepower, being the joint-highest scorers in the league so far with eight goals.
In terms of player betting, Cole Palmer is in form after netting a brace against Leeds, and so Palmer to score anytime at 11/10 (2.10) is also worth backing.
Overall, we are predicting a 3-1 Chelsea victory, which is available at 10/1 (11.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 3.5 goals at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Palmer to score anytime at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Possible