Scott Parker’s men head to Teesside full of confidence fresh from their Boxing Day victory against then league leaders Sheffield United.
The Clarets, who have now won their last three on the bounce, are unbeaten in their last 10 outings.
They face a Boro side that sit seventh in the Championship table, just a point outside the play-off spots.
They were dealt a blow on Boxing Day though when they gave up a commanding 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Sheffield Wednesday.
Both sides have a number of injury concerns to contend with heading into Sunday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
1. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) - doubt
The full-back has missed Boro's last two games with a knee injury but he's got a chance of returning for this game according to Michael Carrick. Photo: George Wood
2. Neto Borges (Middlesbrough) - doubt
Came off during the second half against Sheffield Wednesday on Boxing Day with fatigue/cramp. Photo: George Wood
3. Sol Brynn (Middlesbrough) - doubt
Boro's second choice keeper was forced off during the second-half against Sheffield Wednesday with a shoulder problem. Michael Carrick said afterwards it looked like a “bad one”. Photo: Nathan Stirk
4. Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) - doubt
The forward felt his hamstring and had to come off during the Sheffield Wednesday game on Boxing Day. Photo: Gareth Copley