Hull City vs Chelsea Prediction 13 February 2026
💥 The clash between Hull City and Chelsea in the FA Cup Round of 32 promises to be a true test of resilience for both sides. The home team, representing the Championship, are known for their tenacity and will aim to give their renowned opponents a tough challenge, backed by the support of their fans. The London club views the cup competition as a genuine opportunity to add to their trophy collection, so they'll arrive in Hull fully prepared for battle. Read the prediction for their match below!
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Hull City and Chelsea:
- 13 matches played;
- home wins - 0, away wins - 11, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 5 for Hull City, 29 for Chelsea;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.46, second half - 1.15;
- average total goals per match - 2.62.
Head-to-head statistics Hull City - Chelsea

Hull City Team Overview
The latest official match took place in the Championship, featuring Hull City as the hosts and Bristol City as the visitors. The game concluded with a scoreline of 2-3.
Here are the match statistics (Hull City vs Bristol City):
- possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corners: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Hull City are proving to be a formidable opponent at home, showing resilience against any team. Over their last five matches, they have secured three victories and suffered just one defeat. The Tigers rely on a well-organized defense and swift counterattacks, which help them maintain a tight game at their end, conceding an average of only 0.8 goals over the past ten matches. Currently, in the Championship, Hull sit fourth with 54 points after 31 rounds. In the previous round of the Cup, they managed to overcome Blackburn (0-0, 4-3 on penalties).
Match Results: Hull City

Chelsea Team Overview
The last official match for the Londoners took place in the Premier League, with Chelsea hosting Leeds. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Chelsea vs Leeds):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corners: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Chelsea are in fine form. The London club have secured six wins in their last eight matches, suffering just one defeat. Since Liam Rosenior took over as head coach, the Blues have truly found consistency in their results. They are averaging 2.4 goals per game over their last ten fixtures. Currently, Chelsea sit fifth in the Premier League table with 44 points from 26 matches. In the previous round of the FA Cup, the capital side thrashed Charlton 5-1.
Match Results: Chelsea
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 13;
- Home wins - 0, Away wins - 11, Draws - 2.
- Hull City cover a +1.5 handicap in 13 consecutive matches.
- Hull City cover a +1.5 handicap at home in 7 consecutive matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 0.38, Away team - 2.23;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.62;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 4 times; at home - 3 times.
- Chelsea score more than 1.5 goals away in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters.
Corners Prediction
Hull City: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 9; at home - 9;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.8; at home - 6.
Chelsea: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 6, away - 6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; away - 4.2.
- Chelsea take fewer than 6.5 corners away in 5 consecutive matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total - 2.46 (1.23 for the home team and 1.23 for the away team);
- Average total at home ground - 2.14 (0.71 for the home team and 1.43 for the away team).
Hull City: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 4; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; at home - 3.2.
Chelsea: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 1, away - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; away - 1.6.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in 8 of Chelsea's last 9 matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 13;
- Both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- At home ground - 3 times.
- Chelsea score and concede away in 9 of their last 10 matches.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Cup matches often see the favorites lose focus, giving Hull City a great chance to capitalize on counter-attacks. Chelsea, boasting a formidable array of attacking talent, have the ability to break down the defenses of any lower-division team through individual skill. However, the London side are prone to making costly defensive errors in away games. Therefore, betting on both teams to score seems reasonable. A 1-2 scoreline is possible.