The Clarets now find themselves five points adrift of the top two after being held to a frustrating draw in a feisty Lancashire derby against Preston North End last time out.
With Leeds United and Sheffield United both winning, the pressure is on Scott Parker’s men to respond with all three points.
Parker admitted after the Deepdale draw that Marcus Edwards is “very close” to earning his first start, while Josh Brownhill will also be pushing to start after making his return off the bench against PNE.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up:
5. LB - Bashir Humphreys
Is this the game where Parker looks to rotate and bring in Lucas Pires? Or is that more likely to come in the cup next week? Photo: Alex Livesey
6. CM - Josh Cullen
I wouldn't be surprised to see a change or two in midfield, but Cullen starting again is nailed on you'd imagine. Photo: Alex Livesey
7. CM - Josh Brownhill
After making his return off the bench last week, you'd expect Brownhill to come back in from the start. But does he play in a deeper role or as a number 10? Photo: Matt McNulty
8. CAM - Hannibal
Assuming he's psychologically okay, Hannibal should start again having played so well in the more advanced midfielder's role in recent weeks. Photo: Lewis Storey