Chelsea have won four of their five matches so far this season
Hull are unbeaten in the Premier League after three games
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Chelsea welcome Premier League surprise package Hull to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon as both teams look to continue their fine starts.
The Blues have suffered just one defeat this term and that came against defending champions Arsenal.
Hull have won two and drawn one of their opening three league games, results which see the Tigers come into the weekend sitting third in the table — a single point above Chelsea.
Team news
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso will definitely be without Jordan Henderson and Marco Palestra due to injury, while Moises Caicedo is a doubt with a calf issue.
Alonso rotated for the midweek Carabao Cup victory over Leeds and the likes of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers are expected to return to the starting XI.
Hull will be without the services of injured quartet Jack Butland, Darko Gyabi, Oscar Zambrano and Charlie Hughes for this trip to West London.
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The stats
Chelsea’s record against Hull has been exemplary since 2007, as they have won 12 and are unbeaten in 14 meetings over the intervening period.
The Stamford Bridge side have won their last six Premier League matches against Hull dating back to the start of the 2013-14 season.
Two of the last six Chelsea wins in this fixture have featured both teams scoring.
Three of Chelsea’s four wins this season have seen both teams score, while they have kept a clean sheet in just one of their five matches.
Both teams have scored in one of Hull’s five fixtures so far this season and that came in the EFL Cup clash with Stoke, which finished 1-1.
Hull have taken one point from a possible 15 in matches against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.
There has been a goal scored in both halves of all but one of Chelsea’s matches this season.
Joao Pedro has scored twice and registered two assists across three Premier League matches so far this season.
The Brazilian averages 3.3 shots per game in the top flight.
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Prediction
Chelsea will be looking to make it three wins from four in the Premier League, but Hull will not roll over easily.
Sergej Jakirovic’s men have exceeded expectations considerably in their opening three games, although this may represent their toughest test to date.
Expect the Tigers to cause problems in the final third and get on the scoresheet, but Chelsea should secure all three points in the end.
The in-form Joao Pedro can contribute to a home win as he looks to continue his fine start to the season.
Score prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Hull
