BBC columnist Phoebe Schecter: A lot of people are saying the Chiefs, but I’ve been going against the grain and saying the Eagles. I think it’s going to be by a field goal.

The way these two teams play, the way these two defences play, they’re going to be able to keep it tight, especially the Eagles defence not allowing explosive plays.

But the key will be how the Chiefs are going to stop Saquon Barkley. The top four running backs they’ve gone up against – Bijan Robinson, Derrick Henry, Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard – they’ve kept them all to under 58 yards.

My head says I want to see the Chiefs make history, my heart says I love the Eagles – let someone else have a chance. And it’s Saquon’s birthday so, come on, give the man a present!

Score: Chiefs 24-27 Eagles

MVP: Saquon Barkley

Rob Stanton, BBC Radio 5 Live NFL host: The Chiefs just keep finding a way to get the job done. How can you bet against Patrick Mahomes at this point? I think it’ll be close and the Eagles will have a shot but Mahomes finds a way to win another Super Bowl at the end.

Score: Chiefs 30-27 Eagles

MVP: Patrick Mahomes

Paul Higham, BBC Sport: These big games always come down to turnovers, third downs and the finer details – and coaches Andy Reid and Steve Spagnuolo have the Chiefs better prepared for those crunch moments than anyone else.

That’s why they win all these close games – that and Patrick Mahomes, of course. So even with all the talent the Eagles have, I’ve got to stick with the Chiefs to create history.

Score: Chiefs 27-24 Eagles

MVP: Patrick Mahomes

Ben Collins, BBC Sport: It may not be flashy, but it’s no accident that the Chiefs keep winning tight games. With these teams so evenly matched, I expect another close one, with Patrick Mahomes again doing just enough.

Score: Chiefs 24-21 Eagles

MVP: Patrick Mahomes