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Chelsea predicted lineup vs Hull City1 UNAVAILABLE

Chelsea are without Martínez at home to Hull City in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches is: Martínez in goal, a back four of Lacroix, Acheampong, James and Fofana, and Palmer, Rogers and Pedro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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Team news

  • Unavailable: Martínez (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Chelsea, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 3 graded. 2 draws.

Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
  • Arsenal (A)Sun 6 Sept · 23 XIs98
  • Brighton (H)Sun 30 Aug · 9 XIs88
  • Fulham (A)Mon 24 Aug · 65 XIs88

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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 19 of last 30
4-2-3-1
63%
3-4-2-1
13%
4-3-3
7%
3-4-3
3%

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Palmer scored 5 of 5 penalties in 2025/26.

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What is Chelsea's expected lineup?
Chelsea are without Martínez at home to Hull City in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches is: Martínez in goal, a back four of Lacroix, Acheampong, James and Fofana, and Palmer, Rogers and Pedro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Martínez (out), Lacroix, Acheampong, James, Fofana, Lavia, Hato, Gusto, Palmer, Rogers, Pedro.
Who started Chelsea's last match?
Chelsea's starting XI on 6 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): E. Martínez, W. Fofana, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, M. Lacroix, Pedro Neto, R. James, R. Lavia, J. Hato, C. Palmer, M. Rogers, João Pedro.
What was Chelsea's last result?
Chelsea lost to Arsenal 1–2 on 6 Sept 2026.
When did Chelsea last win?
Chelsea last won on 30 Aug 2026, beating Brighton 4–3.
Who takes penalties for Chelsea?
C. Palmer is Chelsea's first choice penalty taker, with Estêvão next in line. Palmer scored 5 of 5 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Chelsea this season?
M. Rogers leads with 4 starts for Chelsea across all competitions this season.
What formation does Chelsea use most often?
Chelsea have used a 3-4-2-1 in 2 of their 4 matches this season.
Which Chelsea defender has started the most this season?
Maxence Lacroix has made the most starts as defender for Chelsea this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Chelsea midfielder has started the most this season?
Malo Gusto has made the most starts as midfielder for Chelsea this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Chelsea forward has started the most this season?
Morgan Rogers has made the most starts as forward for Chelsea this season, starting 4 matches.
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