Chelsea vs Hull City Predictions

• Chelsea are the joint top-goalscorers in the Premier League season with eight goals
• Hull City are the only team yet to concede in the top flight
• The Blues thrashed the Tigers 4-0 when they met in the FA Cup in February

Hull’s defence set to crack at Stamford Bridge

It has been a fantastic return to the Premier League for Hull City, who have collected seven points from their opening three matches and are the only team yet to concede a goal.

That defensive resilience which has produced clean sheets against Manchester United, Coventry and Aston Villa will be put to the test by a free-scoring Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Head coach Xabi Alonso may not have sorted out the Blues defensively – just one clean sheet in five matches evidence of this – but his side have been irresistible going forward with no fewer than 16 goals scored.

Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro are just three of the attacking options available to the former Real Madrid boss, who guided his team to a 6-3 win over Leeds in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.

Palmer and Rogers were both impressive against the Whites, with the former netting twice in three minutes to bring his side level and the latter picking up three assists.

The English pair have made strong starts to the season and they are both a solid shout to score or assist against Hull.

Three of Chelsea’s four wins this season have seen them score at least three times, while four of their five matches have seen goals at both ends.

Attack is the best form of defence for the Blues and even though they are facing a team yet to concede in the league, it would be a surprise should the hosts not rack up a few more goals.

Hull have given up opportunities in their first three matches and they have perhaps been fortunate Man Utd, Coventry and Villa have not had their shooting boots on.

The Tigers were thumped 4-0 by Chelsea when they met at the MKM Stadium in the FA Cup in February, extending the Blues’ winning streak against Hull to nine games.

Hull will be no pushovers, though, and they should be able to get on the scoresheet against this leaky Chelsea backline, but the extra attacking quality the Blues have should see them come out on top in an entertaining affair.

Chelsea vs Hull City Bet Builder Tips

• Morgan Rogers to assist: Chelsea forward Morgan Rogers registered three assists in the EFL Cup win over Leeds, taking his tally to four for the season.
• Lucas Gourna-Douath to be shown a card: Hull City midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath has been booked in his last two appearances against Aston Villa and Sunderland.
• Joao Pedro to have 1+ shots on target: Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has managed at least one shot on target in three of his four matches this season and he can add to his tally.