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:
9. RW - Marcus Edwards
After three impressive sub cameos, this appears to be the right time for Parker to throw Edwards in from the start, admitting he's "very close" to exactly that. Photo: Alex Livesey
10. LW - Jaidon Anthony
If Edwards starts, expect to see Anthony shift over to the left wing, as he did when Edwards came off the bench against Preston last week. Photo: Alex Livesey
11. ST - Zian Flemming
After scoring his first Turf Moor goal last time out, the Dutchman will be looking to make it two in two after a disappointing display at Preston. Photo: Lewis Storey