Burnley vs Oxford United Prediction: The hosts will continue their unbeaten run

Burnley will hope to continue an unbeaten game at home this season when they welcome Oxford United to the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday. The Clarets have the best defense in the league this season, having conceded just nine goals. Can they display another defensive solidity in this clash? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.

Burnley

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Burnley played yet another goalless draw in their last game against Portsmouth. The draw was their third goalless draw in four games. They have also drawn 13 games this season, with only West Brom (14) drawing more. The Clarets are unbeaten in their last 18 games in all competitions and have lost just twice this season; no team has lost fewer. Moreover, they are unbeaten at home this season to sit third on the table with 58 points in 30 games, scoring 36 goals and conceding nine, which is the best defensive record this season. In the treatment room, Luca Koleosho and Josh Brownhill are doubtful for this clash, while Aaron Ramsey (cruciate ligament), Enock Agyei (leg), Jordan Beyer (hamstring), and Nathan Redmond (leg) are all out of this fixture.

Oxford United

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Oxford United were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Bristol City in their last game. They scored first in the 59th minute when Greg Leigh found the net, but the lead only lasted six minutes. The U's are unbeaten in their last five games and have lost just one of their last 10 games. They sit 16th on the table with 37 points in 30 games, scoring 34 goals and conceding 44. However, Ben Nelson (hip), Elliott Moore (groin), Max Woltman (leg), and Owen Dale (muscle) are all out of this game due to injuries.

Possible Starting 11

Burnley — James Trafford, Connor Roberts, CJ Egan-Riley, Maxime Estève, Lucas Pires, Josh Laurent, Josh Cullen, Jaidon Anthony, Josh Brownhill, Jeremy Sarmiento, Zian Flemming.

Oxford United — Jamie Cumming, Peter Kioso, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Greg Leigh, Will Vaulks, Cameron Brannagan, Przemyslaw Placheta, Ruben Rodrigues, Siriki Dembélé, Mark Harris.

Interesting Facts

• Oxford United have secured one win in their 14 away games this season;
• The U's have won just one of their 16 away games in all competitions this season;
• Burnley have conceded nine goals in 30 games this season, which is the best defensive record in the league this season;
• Burnley are unbeaten at home this season and have lost just twice overall, which is the best in the league.

Expert Betting Tips

Burnley are really doing well in their defense, having conceded nine goals in 30 games. They have also found it hard to lose games, and I don’t think they will lose any other game till the season ends. It won’t be surprising seeing Oxford lose this game. The U's have won just one of their 16 away games in all competitions this season. So, give me the hosts and a clean sheet.

Our prediction for the match is to see less than three goals for odds of 1.60 at Betway.

Our second prediction is for both teams to score (BTTS-NO) for odds of 1.60 at Bet365.

Our third prediction is a 1:0 correct score for odds of 5.00 at 1xbet.