Burnley vs Oxford United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Clarets are set to be in action against Oxford United in the next EFL Championship fixture.

Burnley are all set to host Oxford United in their upcoming English League Championship match on February 5. The Clarets are in third place when the points table is considered and are actively battling for the title. Oxford United are in the 16th spot after only securing nine wins in 30 matches.

Burnley FC were held to a draw in their last couple of EFL Championship 2024-25 games. One was against Portsmouth and the other was against Leeds United. The Clarets have won 15 games in 30 league matches and will be looking out for another win as those three points will get them closer to the number-one spot.

Oxford United were also held to a draw in their last league game. Three points here will not make a difference for Oxford United in their standings. It will surely build up their confidence for the remainder of the season. This away clash is going to be a tough one for Oxford United but they might give some proper fight to the Clarets.

Kick-off:

Wednesday, February 5, 01:15 AM IST

This time tomorrow 📺 pic.twitter.com/z4h77edy1o

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) February 3, 2025

Location: Turf Moor, England

Form:

Burnley: W-D-W-D-D

Oxford United: D-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Josh Brownhill (Burnley)

Josh Brownhill will play an important role in Burnley’s squad for the upcoming game against Oxford United. The English midfielder has scored nine goals and has come up with nine assists for his team in 28 EFL Championship matches this season. He can manage the midfield very well and will surely create some chances for his side.

"As a leader, I want to provide important goals when I am needed." 💬Captain Josh Brownhill looks ahead to this weekend 💪

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 31, 2025

Mark Harris (Oxford United)

Oxford United attack can rely on Mark Harris during their next league game. Although he has been able to score just five goals so far, he can be very beneficial for his side by creating chances in the final third. Mark Harris will be a threat to Burnley’s defence if his teammates will also step up to stand by him.

Match Facts

• The Clarets have lost just two of their 14 league games against Oxford United.
• Oxford United have been able to secure a win in just one of their seven away league games against Burnley.
• The visitors Oxford United are undefeated in four away league games.

Burnley vs Oxford United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Burnley to win @10/21 Ladbrokes
• Goals over 2.5 @13/10 bet365
• Josh Brownhill to score @6/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

The hosts will not have Aaron Ramsey, Mike Tresor and Benson Manuel for their upcoming league matches as these players are injured.

Oxford United will be without the services of Kyle Edwards, Ben Nelson and Siriki Dembele for their next league outing.

Head-to-Head

Total matches:

Burnley won:

Oxford United won:

Draws:

Predicted Lineup

Burnley predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Trafford (GK); Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys; Anthony, Cullen, Laurent, Foster; Flemming, Brownhill

Oxford United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cumming (GK); Kioso, Helik, Brown, Leigh; Vaulks, Brannagan; Placheta, Rodrigues, Dembele; Harris

Match Prediction

Burnely are most likely to secure three points over Oxford United in the EFL Championship clash here. That is because of their current form.

Prediction: Burnley 2-1 Oxford United

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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