Predictions Championship - Oxford United vs Burnley

Championship - Oxford United vs Burnley
Match Time: 28-09-2024 21:00 Saturday (GMT+7)
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Burnley started the season in such a dominating manner that the assumption was that they would cruise to the league title with minimal fuss.

Instead, they are now being made to work hard for every single point, needing to come from behind to record a 2-1 victory over winless Portsmouth last time out.

Although Scott Parker's side impressively defeated Leeds United by a solitary goal in the previous game, this was a reminder that they may not have things all their own way as the campaign progresses.

On the flipside, though, Burnley have encountered arguably the toughest starts of any team in the division having also played the likes of Luton Town, Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers.

That will fill Parker with optimism that they will kick on and make up the three-point deficit to West Bromwich Albion, preferably adding to their two clean sheets in the process.

Meanwhile, Oxford's main aim for the season is simply surviving in the second tier after spending over two decades in the lower reaches of the EFL.

Nevertheless, Des Buckingham's side are currently performing like outside playoff contenders with nine points coming from their six games.

Despite three defeats coming on their travels, including last weekend's 2-1 reverse at Bristol City, Oxford have won each of their home fixtures for the loss of just one goal.

Norwich City, Preston North End and Stoke City have all been beaten at the Kassam Stadium, leaving Burnley in no uncertain terms that they will face a challenge to end that streak on Saturday.

Prediction:  Oxford United 1-2 Burnley