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Chelsea vs Hull City Odds
The Blues are a heavy -400 moneyline home favorite at soccer betting sites. Hull City, meanwhile, sits as a +1000 underdog. A draw is priced at +580, while the O/U is set at 3.5 goals.
Chelsea have dominated the Tigers in recent memory, winning nine straight meetings and going unbeaten across the last 17 fixtures against their matchday four opponents.
Chelsea vs Hull City Analysis
A new era is up and running at Stamford Bridge, and it looks very promising. Xabi Alonso has come in and helped Chelsea find their best early on – most notably in the final third. The Blues have bagged a Premier League-best eight goals this term, but they’ve also conceded seven. Through three games, Alonso’s men have two wins and a defeat in league play. Morgan Rogers fired the visitors ahead early in the first half against Arsenal last Sunday, but they proceeded to concede twice, ultimately losing by a goal at the Emirates.
Midweek was another concerning defensive display for Chelsea, who were down two goals to Leeds in the EFL Cup before their electrifying attack came alive. Cole Palmer bagged two, while Danny Welbeck also scored a brace. Rogers, meanwhile, tallied four assists in what eventually ended up being a 6-3 victory. Going forward, there’s been nothing but success for this side, but they must clean it up at the back if they’re going to have any shot at making a run at the title.
Hull City are back in the top flight for the first time in 10 years, and they’re making an early statement. The Tigers sit third with a 2-1-0 record, beating Manchester United at Old Trafford on matchday one and besting Coventry City the following weekend. Sergej Jakirovic’s side also secured a point in a scoreless draw with Unai Emery’s Aston Villa last weekend.
While Hull City were eliminated from the EFL Cup on Tuesday with a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, they’ve yet to concede a goal in the Premier League, which is a massive feather in their cap. But Chelsea’s attack is a different beast, and one could argue they have the most clinical frontline in the top flight so far. Needless to say, the visitors have their work cut out for them on Saturday.
Chelsea vs Hull City Injury News
Chelsea could be without four players against Hull. Jordan Henderson remains sidelined with a wrist injury, while Emmanuel Emegha is still recovering from a muscle issue. Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra are both considered doubtful and will require late fitness tests. Levi Colwill, however, is expected to be available after coming through Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win over Leeds without any significant issue.
Hull have a much longer injury list, with Jack Butland, Darko Gyabi, Eliot Matazo, Charlie Hughes, Hidemasa Morita and Oscar Zambrano expected to remain sidelined. Paddy McNair and Ilyas Ansah are also unavailable, while Joe Gelhardt, Matt Crooks and Matty Jacob are considered doubts for the trip to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Hull City Picks
Hull City have been extremely difficult to break down so far, keeping clean sheets in each of their first three Premier League matches. However, Saturday represents a massive step up in quality for the Tigers. The Blues have also started matches exceptionally well, scoring inside the opening five minutes in all three Premier League games. Hull haven’t been exactly clinical themselves, and while I do expect them to get on the scoresheet, I really like the hosts to win both halves on home soil.
Pick: Chelsea to win both halves +136/TonyBet
