Burnley v Oxford Utd

Burnley vs Oxford Preview

Burnley were involved in a second goal-less draw in the Championship on the weekend when The Clarets were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw down on the south coast at strugglers Portsmouth, but Scott Parker's side now return to Turf Moor to take on Oxford United on Tuesday night knowing all three points will see Burnley draw level on points with Sheffield United.

Oxford United extended their unbeaten run in the Championship to nine games overall on Saturday with a point gained by way of a 1-1 draw at home with Bristol City which will give Gary Rowett's side a welcome boost ahead of this tough looking trip up to Lancashire on Tuesday night.

Burnley occupy third place in the Championship standings ahead of this midweek fixture and despite being held to a 0-0 draw with Leeds United previously, The Clarets are now unbeaten in each of their last 17 matches overall in the English second tier which consists of nine wins and eight draws.

Within these previous 17 matches, Burnley have managed to keep a staggering 14 clean sheets within this period and suggests the host's defensive unit will be tough to breach again at Turf Moor where The Clarets are still unbeaten so far this season.

In addition, Burnley have also kept a total of 10 clean sheets in their 14 home games to date this term in the Championship.

Oxford United themselves bring a solid looking sequence of results in recent times in the Championship as The U's are unbeaten in their last nine league matches, picking up five wins and four draws with new boss, Gary Rowett, certainly steadying the ship after former manager, Des Buckingham, was shown the door.

Victories registered against Cardiff City, Plymouth Argyle, Millwall, Blackburn Rovers and Luton Town will give Oxford United plenty of reasons to feel upbeat about their chances of getting something out of this trip to Turf Moor on Tuesday night, especially as the visitors are unbeaten in their last four outings on the road.

However, it is worth mentioning that Oxford United have managed to capture just one win from their last 14 away games in the English second tier which came in the form of a 1-0 win at Millwall, but also includes being handed eight defeats as well.

Oxford United have also failed to score in six of these 14 away games so far this season as well, making this upcoming trip to face promotion candidates Burnley a potentially tough assignment for Gary Rowett and his men.

Burnley v Oxford United Verdict

Burnley have won two of the last three meetings against Oxford United and The Clarets should get themselves over the line in this upcoming encounter as well, with perhaps a clean sheet into the bargain.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS No @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Burnley win & BTTS No @ 2.00

Correct Score: Burnley 1-0 @ 5.00