Burnley vs Oxford United 4th February 2025: EFL Championship Preview and Prediction
Burnley host Oxford United in the EFL Championship on Tuesday night in what is a key clash in the second tier. Burnley are pushing for promotion back to the Premier League and a win would put pressure on both Leeds United and Sheffield United.
The Clarets are the undeniable favourites heading into the game against Oxford, especially playing at home. However, the visitors are looking to climb the table and will want to spoil the hosts’ run of being unbeaten in their last five.
Everything you need to know ahead of Tuesday’s game between Burnley and Oxford can be found below.
Previous Meetings
The sides last met back in September 2024 in the reverse fixture of this year's EFL Championship campaign. Oxford held the Clarets to a draw in the game in what was a great result for the U’s.
However, before the meeting earlier on in the season, both sides had not met in 24 years. Find each of the last five meetings which span over nearly three decades below;
28th September 2024: Oxford 0-0 Burnley
15th April 2000: Oxford 1-2 Burnley
28th December 1999: Burnley 3-2 Oxford
23rd March 1996: Oxford 5-0 Burnley
30th January 1996: Burnley 0-2 Oxford
Players to Watch
Burnley
A standout performer for Burnley this season has been midfielder Josh Brownhill. Top goalscorer with the Clarets, Brownhill has found the net 9 times as well as providing 4 assists.
Undoubtedly, Brownhill is Burnley’s best player this season, providing such numbers from the middle of the park is very impressive. Brownhill has been of interest to other clubs and it’s not hard to see why.
Oxford United
Sticking with midfielders and we turn our attention to a top performer for the U’s over the last few seasons. Cameron Brannagan is one to watch in this fixture.
2 goals, 4 assists and 2 big chances created across his appearances this season. It’s clear that the game between the two sides will likely be won across the midfield battle.
Where to Watch and Kick Off time
In the United Kingdom, the game kicks off at 7:45pm, at the same time as the other game in the second tier which sees QPR take on Blackburn. The game is live on Sky Sports +.
If you’re tuning in from outside of the UK then you can follow your clubs respective iFollow stream to catch all of the action.
Prediction
Despite the previous meeting between the sides ending in a draw with no goals, I think that the Clarets will take all 3 points on Tuesday. Score Prediction; Burnley 2-0 Oxford.