Hull vs Chelsea prediction 13.02.2026 | FA Cup

The 2025/26 season is the best for Hull since their relegation from the Premier League in 2017. They are fourth in the Championship and should participate in, at least, the promotion playoff. Hull played well recently as they were undefeated in six games in a row until last weekend, when the team from MKM Stadium lost 3-2 at home against Bristol City. Although the hosts ended with 68% ball possession, their defense made a couple of crucial mistakes that left Hull without points.

Hull's manager, Sergej Jakirovic, talked about the reasons for the defeat against Bristol City. He said, "The problem was losing the ball too easily. When we lose possession like that, they are very fast in transition. We knew this before the game, but still we allowed it to happen."

Hull have some problems with missing players. They will be without Eliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi, Cody Drameh, Matt Crooks, Mohamed Belloumi, and Semi Ajayi.

After returning to the best four teams in the Premier League last season, Chelsea expected more from the current campaign. They are fifth in the standings and will have a big battle with a couple of other teams for a place in the Champions League. However, Chelsea played well recently, with only one defeat in the last eight matches. In the most recent outing, Liam Rosenior's team played 2-2 at home against Leeds. Although Chelsea dominated throughout the game, their poor second-half defense cost them two points.

Chelsea's boss, Liam Rosenior, was frustrated after a draw against Leeds. He said, "I can't remember Leeds having a shot or a moment in the game. Some of our football in possession, our press, and our energy were everything I wanted to see. That makes it even more of a bitter pill to swallow that we haven't won the game."

Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Jamie Gittens, Filip Jorgensen, and Romeo Lavia are injured and will not travel to Hull. Liam Rosenior might decide to rest part of the regular starters in the upcoming clash.