Preview: Burton Albion vs. Cheltenham Town - prediction, team news, lineups

Like their hosts, the Robins will also be looking for a positive response after losing each of their last three matches.

Match preview

Burton boss Martin Paterson has experienced an underwhelming start to his managerial career, having won just one of his first four games in charge of the Brewers.

After beginning his tenure with a defeat to Derby County, Paterson saw his side bounce back with a win over Charlton and a draw against Cambridge United.

Unfortunately for the Brewers, they were unable to take anything from Saturday's home meeting with Lincoln City, which resulted in a narrow 1-0 defeat following Reeco Hackett's second-half effort.

Having won just one of their last six league matches, Burton are sitting in 18th place in the League One table with four points separating them from the bottom four.

Despite losing to Lincoln at the Pirelli Stadium at the weekend, the Brewers can take confidence from the fact they have won three of their last five home matches.

While Burton will be targeting their seventh home win of the League One season, Cheltenham will be hoping to end a three-game losing run, which began with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bolton Wanderers.

After going to lose 2-1 against Derby County, Cheltenham experienced another disappointing result in Saturday's home meeting with Wycombe Wanderers.

The Robins conceded three goals inside the opening 50 minutes, before debutant Matty Taylor scored what proved to be a mere consolation.

Having now lost 17 of their 28 league matches (W6, D5), Cheltenham are languishing in the League One relegation zone with seven points separating them from safety.

Darrell Clarke's side go Tuesday's contest with hopes of claiming their first away win of the calendar year after losing all of their previous three away matches in 2024.

Burton Albion League One form:

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Burton Albion form (all competitions):

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W

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Cheltenham Town League One form:

D

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W

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L

Team News

Burton are still expected to be without the services of Sam Hughes and Tom Hamer, who are both working their way back from injury.

Midfielder Adedeji Oshilaja is suspended for Tuesday's contest after receiving his 10th yellow card of the season in the narrow win over Shrewsbury.

Bobby Kamwa and Mason Bennett are both in contention to start, while Huddersfield Town loanee Kyle Hudlin is expected to train his place after making his debut at the weekend.

As for the visitors, forward Rob Street has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury he sustained in the recent defeat to Derby.

Tom Bradbury is unlikely to feature due to injury, while Lewis Freestone will serve the second game of a two-match suspension.

Matt Taylor could be presented with his first start for the club after coming off the bench to mark his debut with a goal at the weekend.

Burton Albion possible starting lineup:

Crocombe; Moon, Brayford, Sweeney; Kamwa, Powell, Helm, Bola; Ola-Adebomi, Hudlin

Cheltenham Town possible starting lineup:

Southwood; Smith, Davies, Shepherd; Long, Pett, Bonds, Ferry; Sercombe; Taylor, Lloyd

We say: Burton Albion 2-1 Cheltenham Town

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