Hull City will be aiming to maintain their dream start to the Premier League season when they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea on September 12.

Blues Aiming to Bounce Back Following First Defeat Under Alonso

Xabi Alonso’s faultless start to life at Chelsea ended last Sunday, as the Blues suffered a first loss under their new head coach at Arsenal. However, confidence can still be gained from Chelsea’s attacking output, as they have scored eight goals in three EPL outings.

But, defensive improvement will be required after allowing seven goals over the same period. Morgan Rogers has quickly adapted to life at Stamford Bridge, registering three goal involvements.

Cole Palmer has also excelled in the opening month of the campaign with two goals and one assist. Alonso will still be without injured midfielders Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson for the visit of Hull.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Hull City (3-4-2-1): Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, James, Lavia, Hato; Palmer, Rogers; Pedro

Hull Enjoying Dream Return to the Top Flight

It has been a sensational return to the top flight of English football for Sergej Jakirović’s Hull City.

The Tigers come into this round sitting in the lofty position of third in the Premier League standings, having gone three without defeat. Most impressive has been their defensive record, as Hull are the only team in the competition yet to concede a goal this term.

Ryan Giles is a key player from left-back, completing 1.34 key passes per 90. Charlie Hughes remains out of action until October, while Eliot Matazo and Oscar Zambrano are longer term absences.

Hull City predicted lineup vs Chelsea (5-4-1): Tzolakis; Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Giles; Belloumi, Slater, Gourna-Douath, Stroud; McBurnie

Chelsea vs Hull City Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Chelsea
  • Odds: 1.235 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: YSTJJ
  • Correct score prediction: Chelsea 4-0 Hull City

Key stats:

  • Chelsea have scored at least twice in four of their previous five fixtures.
  • Hull City have only scored once in their last three in all competitions.
  • Chelsea have avoided defeat in all ten EPL clashes against Hull

This should be a perfect opportunity for Alonso’s Chelsea to get back on track. The Blues have thrived in the final third throughout this season, scoring eight in three EPL fixtures.

They have also won three of their previous four domestic outings. Hull’s reliable form stems from their defensive record, but they have still conceded an average xGA of 1.66. This indicates that they are allowing high-quality chances, which will be detrimental to their chances against one of the league’s best forward lines.

Chelsea also boast a dominant head-to-head advantage, avoiding defeat in all ten EPL clashes between the sides, and winning on eight occasions.

Chelsea vs Hull City Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Over 3.5 Goals
  • Odds: 2.04 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: YNX4J

A high-scoring win for the hosts looks like an interesting value play on Saturday. Two of Chelsea’s previous three EPL fixtures have seen at least four goals scored, while four of their last six have also surpassed this benchmark.

Chelsea’s attacking players have been in dazzling form this season, with Palmer and Rogers already combining for a total of six goal involvements.

The head-to-head trends also support the chances of a high-scoring encounter, with two of the previous three seeing over 3.5 goals scored.

Verdict: Chelsea (1.235) — Chelsea 4-0 Hull City