Premier League· Kick-off : Saturday, September 12, 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
Chelsea vs Hull City: 2-2 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Chelsea 2-2 Hull City. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Chelsea (79%), while a draw was rated at only 14%. The final score ranked 7th among the most likely scorelines (4.7%), behind 2-0. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (56%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (65%): correct.
Match analysis
Chelsea and Hull City met on Saturday, September 12, 2026, a Premier League, matchday 4 fixture. Venue: Stamford Bridge, London. Before kick-off, our model gave Chelsea a 79% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Hull City 7%. On the correct score, 2-0 comes out on top (10.0%), followed by 2-1 (9.7%) and 1-0 (8.4%).
Over their last 5 matches, Chelsea have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 16 and conceding 10. Over their last 5 matches, Hull City have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 4 and conceding 2. Chelsea therefore arrive in far better shape than Hull City. On average Chelsea score 3.20 and concede 2.00 goals per game; Hull City score 0.80 and concede 0.40. In the table, Chelsea sit 4th with 6 points from 3 games, Hull City 3rd with 7 points from 3. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Chelsea have averaged 2.19 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.05 for Hull City.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Chelsea, 0 for Hull City and 0 draws. The most recent ended Hull City 0-4 Chelsea (Feb 13, 2026). Chelsea out or doubtful: M. Caicedo, E. Emegha, J. Henderson and M. Palestra. Hull City: I. Ansah, J. Butland, D. Gyabi, C. Hughes and E. Matazo. In double chance terms, "Chelsea or draw" stands at 93%, "Hull City or draw" at 21% and "no draw" at 86%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Chelsea – Hull City. 2-0 is the single most likely scoreline (10.0%); the 5 scores below add up to 44% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Chelsea 2-0 Hull City | 10.0% |
| Chelsea 2-1 Hull City | 9.7% |
| Chelsea 1-0 Hull City | 8.4% |
| Chelsea 1-1 Hull City | 8.2% |
| Chelsea 3-0 Hull City | 7.8% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 2.36 expected goals for Chelsea and 0.97 for Hull City, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 65% and "both teams to score" at 56%. Goals look likely in this one. Chelsea keep a clean sheet in 38% of scenarios, Hull City in 9%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Chelsea expected goals | 2.36 |
| Hull City expected goals | 0.97 |
| Both teams to score | 56% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 85% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 65% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 43% |
| Chelsea clean sheet | 38% |
| Hull City clean sheet | 9% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Chelsea
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Leeds · EFL Cup | 6-3 | W |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Arsenal · Premier League | 1-2 | L |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Brighton · Premier League | 4-3 | W |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Luton · EFL Cup | 2-0 | W |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Fulham · Premier League | 3-2 | W |
Hull City
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sunderland · EFL Cup | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Aston Villa · Premier League | 0-0 | D |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Coventry · Premier League | 1-0 | W |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Stoke City · EFL Cup | 1-1 | D |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Manchester United · Premier League | 2-0 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Hull City | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Hull City 0-4 Chelsea | FA Cup |
Out and doubtful
Chelsea
- M. Caicedo (out)
- E. Emegha (out)
- J. Henderson (out)
- M. Palestra (out)
Hull City
- I. Ansah (out)
- J. Butland (out)
- D. Gyabi (out)
- C. Hughes (out)
- E. Matazo (out)
Other matches in this competition
- Crystal Palace 2-3 IpswichSep 12, 2026
- Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham ForestSep 12, 2026
- Bournemouth 2-2 BrentfordSep 12, 2026
- Liverpool 0-0 FulhamSep 12, 2026
- Tottenham 0-0 EvertonSep 12, 2026
- Sunderland 0-2 ArsenalSep 12, 2026
- Coventry 0-5 BrightonSep 13, 2026
- Manchester United 0-1 Manchester CitySep 13, 2026
- Leeds 4-1 NewcastleSep 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chelsea vs Hull City prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Chelsea a 79% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Hull City 7%. Chelsea are therefore favourites. Final score: 2-2.
What is the most likely correct score for Chelsea vs Hull City?
2-0 (10.0%), followed by 2-1 (9.7%), 1-0 (8.4%), 1-1 (8.2%) and 3-0 (7.8%).
Will both teams score in Chelsea vs Hull City?
The probability that both Chelsea and Hull City score is 56%. Chelsea have a 38% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Hull City 9%.
How many goals should we expect in Chelsea vs Hull City?
The model expects 3.33 goals (2.36 for Chelsea, 0.97 for Hull City). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 85%, over 2.5 goals 65%, over 3.5 goals 43%.
When and where is Chelsea vs Hull City played?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time), Premier League, matchday 4. Venue: Stamford Bridge, London.
What form are Chelsea and Hull City in?
Chelsea: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (16 scored, 10 conceded). Hull City: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (4 scored, 2 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Hull City?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Chelsea, 0 for Hull City and 0 draws. The most recent ended Hull City 0-4 Chelsea (Feb 13, 2026).
What was the Chelsea vs Hull City result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Chelsea 2-2 Hull City. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Chelsea (79%), while a draw was rated at only 14%. The final score ranked 7th among the most likely scorelines (4.7%), behind 2-0. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (56%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (65%): correct.
How is the Chelsea vs Hull City prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (2.36 for Chelsea, 0.97 for Hull City) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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