Though Havertz and Bamford are used as central strikers, they are expected to link attacks and offer fluidity and movement across the frontline, rather than simply operate as six-yard box poachers.

Searching for success in front of goal

That is something worth bearing in mind when looking at their goal records this term. Havertz has five to his name in the Premier League, and Bamford one, although the German has featured more often.

Our man has made 23 appearances for a total of 1713 minutes, while Bamford has featured for 827 minutes in his 17 games. The former Chelsea man has started Leeds’ last five in the league having marked his return from injury in January with a goal at Aston Villa.

So, on average, Havertz scores every 343 minutes, and Bamford every 827. The Englishman is significantly underperforming his xG of 5.25 this season, though. Havertz is roughly in line with his xG of 6.17. Both will hope to improve that figure on Saturday for a pair of sides that have been goal-shy of late.

Bamford threatens the opposition keeper more often, registering a shot on target every 69 minutes in contrast to Havertz’s 101, although the German shoots marginally more often per 90 (1.8 attempts to Bamford’s 1.6).

Elsewhere in attack

When it comes to chance creation for team-mates, Havertz has played 24 key passes this season, significantly more than Bamford’s six. However, the Leeds striker has two assists and Havertz just one.

Havertz is more confident taking his opponent on, exemplified by his 15 completed dribbles to Bamford’s two. It should be noted he is in possession more often, as are Chelsea, with Havertz averaging 38 touches a game to the 18 Bamford does.

In addition, Havertz makes two passes to every one Bamford does, with a better completion rate overall (81 per cent to 72 per cent) and in the opposition half (78 per cent to 66 per cent).

Defensive duties

Though the defensive side of the game is far from a priority for both players, the statistics show Havertz offers more in that department, averaging more tackles won, clearances and interceptions than his counterpart. He also wins more duels per game aerially (2.3 to 0.9) and on the ground (2.3 to 1.3).