Chelsea 2-2 Hull City: result and AI prediction

Chelsea – Hull City, Premier League, Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stamford Bridge

Chelsea is #4 in the table (6 pts) and Hull City #3 (7 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Hull City is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Chelsea 6, draws 0, Hull City 0. Their last meeting, on February 13, 2026, ended Hull City 0-4 Chelsea. Absent for Chelsea: M. Caicedo, E. Emegha, J. Henderson +1.

Chelsea

Final score2 - 2

Hull City

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Chelsea have the stronger attacking cast and home control, but Hull arrive with real defensive momentum rather than the profile of a passive newly promoted visitor. Xabi Alonso's side must turn possession into chances before Hull's back five settles into its low block. Palmer's positioning between the lines and the width supplied by Neto are the principal ways to unpick that structure. Hull's depleted squad reduces their margin for error, although Chelsea's own transition defending remains the opening for an upset.

Head-to-head analysis

Chelsea have dominated this fixture over the modern head-to-head record and have not lost a Premier League meeting with Hull. The most recent cup meeting was also won comfortably by Chelsea, though Hull's current side is operating with a different manager and defensive structure.

Injuries and absences

Caicedo's status is Chelsea's most important uncertainty because his recovery pace and ball-winning would strengthen the rest defence behind their attacking rotations. Hull's absences bite more deeply across the squad, reducing alternatives in goal, midfield and the defensive unit that has underpinned their start.

Form (last 5)

ChelseaLeague position #4 · 6 ptsW W L

Hull CityLeague position #3 · 7 ptsW W D

Chelsea vs Hull City stats

	Chelsea	Hull City
Played	3	3
Goals scored	8	3
Goals conceded	7	0
Clean sheets	0	3

Last meetings

2026-02-13Hull City 0-4 Chelsea
2020-01-25Hull City 1-2 Chelsea
2018-02-16Chelsea 4-0 Hull City
2017-01-22Chelsea 2-0 Hull City
2016-10-01Hull City 0-2 Chelsea
2015-03-22Hull City 2-3 Chelsea

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