Wycombe Wanderers will be seeking a return to the top of the table in League One on Tuesday, when they welcome Burton Albion to Adams Park.
The hosts were not in action in the weekend but did pick up a well-earned point last time out, while the visitors were on the wrong side of an FA Cup upset ahead of their return to league action in midweek.
Last time out, Wycombe recorded a 2-2 draw, which has left them sitting third ahead of the midweek round of action, level on points with Wigan and Rotherham above them, although they both have at least a game in hand on Wanderers.
The visitors got the lead at Hillsborough through Anis Mehmeti over a week ago, but goals either side of half time from the hosts turned the game on its head at the blink of an eye.
Jordan Obita scored his first goal of the season to equalise just after the hour mark though, and his effort earned the Chairboys a hard-fought point, despite being pushed to the back for much of the game.
Three points will be their target when they return to action at Adams Park on Tuesday, as they look to keep pressure on the top two in their quest for an immediate return to the Championship.
Meanwhile, Burton Albion are still 10th in the table in League One, as many of the sides around them joined in FA Cup action at the weekend.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and his side were defeated by Port Vale at the Pirelli Stadium in one of the shocks of the second action.
Ryan Leak’s goal in the first half set Burton on their way to the dream third round, but two goals fron their League Two opponents meant it was an early exit from the cup in the end.
However, Burton return to league action on Tuesday on the back of two consecutive victories and clean sheets in League One over the previous week, which saw Burton comprehensively defeat Accrington Stanley 4-0 and Doncaster Rovers 2-0.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Burton Albion head to head
The pair have previously met in 12 occasions across all competitios, where Wycombe have won 5 matches and Burton have won 7. Wycombe have scored 16 goals and conceded 20 in the process. In their last five encounters, Wycombe have won two while Burton have won three.
Burton Albion 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers 06/04/15
Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 Burton Albion 06/10/18
Burton Albion 3-1 Wycombe Wanderers 26/12/18
Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 Burton Albion 14/12/19
Wycombe Wanderers 0-5 Burton Albion 09/11/21
Wycombe Wanderers latest home form
Wycombe won their last match at home, a 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers on November 23. They have however been on a poor run of form, having lost in four successive matches prior to that and a victory in League One in October, defeating Crewe Alexandra 2-1 in League One.
Wycombe Wanderers 1-4 Ipswich Town 02/11/21
Wycombe Wanderers 0-5 Burton Albion 09/11/21
Wycombe Wanderers 0-1 Portsmouth 13/11/21
Wycombe Wanderers 0-1 Hartlepool United 16/11/21
Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Bolton Wanderers 20/11/21
Wycombe Wanderers latest away form
Contrary to their performance at home, Wycombe are seemingly on a relatively good run of form on the road, having not lost in any of their last six away matches in all competitions, with their last defeat coming in October. In their last five, they have won one and drawn four.
Rotherham United 0-0 Wycombe Wanderers 19/10/21
Fleetwood Town 3-3 Wycombe Wanderers 30/10/21
Hartlepool United 2-2 Wycombe Wanderers 06/11/21
Plymouth Argyle 0-3 Wycombe Wanderers 23/11/21
Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 Wycombe Wanderers 27/11/21
Burton Albion latest home form
Burton Albion lost their last home match in a 2-1 defeat to Port Vale in the FA Cup on December 4. However, they had finished their last two matches in the League One with victory, which is a good form they can bounce back to. In their last five, they have won two and lost three.
Burton Albion 1-3 Oxford United 23/10/21
Burton Albion 0-1 Charlton Athletic 13/11/21
Burton Albion 4-0 Accrington Stanley 23/11/21
Burton Albion 2-0 Doncaster Rovers 27/11/21
Burton Albion 1-2 Port Vale 04/12/21
Burton Albion latest away form
Similar to their form at home, Burton Albion lost their last match on the road, in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Milton Keynes Dons, off the back of two successive victories. In their last five, they have won three and lost two, scoring 8 goals and conceding 4.
Fleetwood Town 0-1 Burton Albion 19/10/21
Wigan Athletic 2-0 Burton Albion 30/10/21
Fleetwood Town 1-2 Burton Albion 06/11/21
Wycombe Wanderers 0-5 Burton Albion 09/11/21
Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Burton Albion 20/11/21
Wycombe Wanderers news
The hard a 10-day break which has allowed them to freshen. A few players with injury issues have managed to recover, as the manager is likely to welcome back Joe Jacobson to his back line.
Brandon Hanlan and Sam Vokes seem set to lead the line, and will be supported by Mehmeti.
Burton Albion news
Burton could welcome back Jacob Maddox to the squad after his recent absence due to a hamstring injury, as he almost featured in the match they lost to Port Vale in the weekend. His return means it is a nearly fully-fit squad to choose from. Louis Moult is likely the only absentee.
Prediction and Odds
Burton won impressively in their last encounter, but we expect a different result here. Wycombe will be expected to come out on top, as they are strong at home and seem to be on an improved run of form. With a long break to rest, Wycombe will be positive to outplay Burton and we predict a victory for the hosts.
Odds: 1 1.78 X 3.10 2 3.25
Probable outcomes
Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Burton Albion
Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 Burton Albion
Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 Burton Albion
Wycombe Wanderers 3-1 Burton Albion
Wycombe Wanderers 3-2 Burton Albion
