Hull City are set to host Chelsea in a FA Cup fourth round clash on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the MKM Stadium in Hull, England. Liam Rosenior will be returning to face his former club in a fixture that is sure to be a spicy one considering Chelsea’s current run of form. The Championship side are pushing for playoff relevance.
Meanwhile, even though Chelsea are coming into the game as clear favorites from the Premier League, they’ll still be worried about a second consecutive fourth-round exit. Both teams are carrying attacking threats, but the Blues are expected to make rotations to manage players through fixture congestion.
You can find more of our soccer predictions on our main picks hub. Here’s how we’re betting Hull City vs Chelsea tonight, including our Best Bet, a Same-Game Parlay, and key trends to know.
Hull City vs Chelsea Match Details
Competition: FA Cup 4th Round
Date & kickoff: Tuesday, February 13, 2026 – 2:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM GT
Venue: MKM Stadium, Hull, England
Expected XIs: Hull City 3-4-1-2 vs Chelsea 4-2-3-1
Best Bet for Hull City vs Chelsea
Our best bet for Hull City vs Chelsea is Both Teams to Score: Yes at -110 (BetMGM) / -122 (FanDuel).
Hull City have found the net consistently in league play. Oli McBurnie (12 Championship goals) and Joe Gelhardt (10) have combined for 22 league strikes. McBurnie’s aerial dominance and penalty-box movement make him particularly dangerous. Whereas, Gelhardt thrives in transitional moments. Ryan Giles adds delivery quality from left-back.
He has registered eight league assists, which is an impressive number for a defender in the division. Hull are coming into this game on the back of two winless games – a 3-2 loss to Bristol City and a goalless draw against Watford before that. They’ve also conceded in six and scored in eight in their last 10 games across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have won seven of their last 10 in all competitions. However, they’ve also conceded in four of their previous six. Rotation is likely after a midweek league fixture. They’re already missing Levi Colwill and possibly Marc Cucurella at the back. With potential changes at fullback and center-back, structural cohesion could be reduced. Hence, the chances of both teams scoring in the game is good.
Hull City vs Chelsea Prediction
Our pick: Chelsea to Win at -370 (BetMGM) / -425 (FanDuel)
Chelsea’s price as heavy favourites is no surprise considering they are the superior side in terms of overall quality and head-to-head records. Hull have not defeated Chelsea since 1988, and the Tigers are on an eight-match losing streak against the London club across competitions.
The gap in squad valuation and quality is also significant. Even after rotation, Chelsea possess the technical and squad depth that the division side don’t have. Albeit not always comfortably, Chelsea have secured seven wins from their last 10 matches in all competitions under Rosenior.
Even in their recent 2-2 draw against Leeds, they generated sustained attacking phases. While competitive, Hull have shown defensive fragility. Especially when protecting leads or defending wide overloads. Hence, it’s expected that against this Chelsea side, their overall strategy may falter.
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Same-Game Parlay (Bet Builder) for Hull City vs Chelsea
Bet $100 to Win $234.70 (FanDuel) Total Goals Over 2.5 (-188) + BTTS: Yes (-122) + Alejandro Garnacho to Score or Assist (-110)
Considering Chelsea’s vulnerabilities at the back and possible rotations at the back, the chances of both teams scoring is high. The over 2.5 goals pick aligns with that as well as with both clubs’ recent trends. Hull’s last three competitive fixtures produced a combined 10 goals. Rosenior making wholesale changes means Garnacho may get the starting XI call. It will give him the chance to prove himself and it may see increased touches in the final third. His pace against a Championship backline could produce either a direct goal or a secondary assist.
Chelsea have the capacity to score multiple goals in this game while Hull could also get on the scoresheet at home. Over 2.5 reflects those chances. Garnacho’s involvement stems from his direct style and probable minutes due to Rosenior possibly opting for wholesale changes to the starting lineup. Chelsea will likely control possession but won’t necessarily be able to shut down every counterattack. Hence, a multi-goal match featuring contributions from wide attackers is plausible.
Over 2.5: -188 / Under 2.5: +140 Over 3.5: +140 / Under 3.5: -182
Over 2.5: -196 / Under 2.5: +158 Over 3.5: +132 / Under 3.5: -162
BTTS
Yes: -110 / No: -125
Yes: -106 / No: -122
Asian Handicap
Hull City +1.25: +125 Chelsea -1.25: -163 / -1.50: -125
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Draw No Bet
Hull City: +1050 Chelsea: -1600
Hull City: +800 Chelsea: -1500
Double Chance
Hull City or Draw: +245 Chelsea or Draw: -750
Hull City or Draw: +290 Chelsea or Draw: -2000
Trends to Know for Hull City vs Chelsea
Head-to-Head: Hull have not beaten Chelsea since 1988 and have lost eight straight meetings.
Cup History: Chelsea were eliminated at this stage last season and will prioritize avoiding consecutive fourth-round exits.
Hull Home Profile: Four straight wins before recent dropped points show resilience but also defensive exposure in high-tempo games.
Attacking Threats: McBurnie (12 goals) and Gelhardt (10) represent legitimate scoring options, supported by Giles’ assist production from left-back.
Chelsea Form: Seven wins in their last 10 matches across competitions, though recent defensive injuries may encourage rotation.
Goals Expectation: Both teams have seen frequent matches surpassing 2.5 goals recently, reinforcing totals markets.
Latest Injuries & Lineup News for Hull City vs Chelsea
In soccer, injuries and rotations can drastically alter how a match plays out, especially when it comes to BTTS, totals, and goalscorer markets. Navigating through a few key injuries in this clash, both coaches will look to lineup their strongest XI. Here are the players who are either doubtful or are set to miss out:
Team
Player
Status
Notes
Hull City
Semi Ajayi
Out
Hamstring
Hull City
Mohamed Belloumi
Out
Hamstring
Hull City
Cody Drameh
Out
Thigh
Hull City
Darko Gyabi
Out
Groin
Hull City
Matts Crooks
Out
Hamstring
Hull City
Eliot Matazo
Out
Knee
Chelsea
Marc Cucurella
Out
Hamstring
Chelsea
Levi Colwill
Out
Knee
Chelsea
Dario Essugo
Out
Thigh
Chelsea
Jamie Gittens
Out
Thigh
Chelsea
Reece James
Doubtful
Illness
Chelsea
Filip Jorgensen
Doubtful
Hamstring
Chelsea
Tosin Adarabioyo
Doubtful
Hamstring
Reminder: Always check confirmed lineups 60–75 minutes before kickoff, especially for goalscorer and BTTS markets.
How to watch – quick Q&A
What time is Hull City vs Chelsea?
Hull City vs Chelsea kicks off at 2:45 PM ET on Tuesday, February 13, 2026 (7:45 PM local UK time).
Where is the match being played?
The match will be played at the MKM Stadium in Hull, England.
How can I watch on TV / stream?
Broadcast rights vary by territory. In the US, the FA Cup can be telecast on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and Fubo. The match will be telecast on BBC One and TNT Sports 3 in the UK. The match will also be available to stream on these broadcasters’ official websites.
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