Both teams have scored in each of Burton’s last six matches
West Ham have scored multiple goals in four of their last five fixtures
Recommended bet: West Ham to win and both teams to score
West Ham are showing plenty of fight in their Premier League survival scrap and they will need to be ready to compete against League One Burton, who are keen to impress in their first FA Cup fourth-round tie since 2011.
The opportunity to lock horns with a Premier League side is a welcome distraction for Burton, who are battling to retain their third-tier status.
Gary Bowyer’s fourth-bottom team have gone five games without winning, but they showed their battling qualities last weekend by twice coming from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at basement boys Port Vale.
Avoidance of relegation is also the top priority for the Hammers, who remained in the bottom three after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side played an almost perfect game against the Red Devils but were denied a precious victory by Benjamin Sesko’s injury-time strike.
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Team news
Burton midfielder Charlie Webster has been unavailable since November after undergoing surgery on an injured ankle.
Finn Delap and Jason Sraha have been back in training but Kegs Chauke (unspecified injury) was absent for the draw with Port Vale and may miss out again.
As for West Ham, Jean-Clair Todibo completes a three-match ban triggered by the red card received in last month's 3-2 loss at Chelsea.
Nuno could freshen up his starting line-up but Lukasz Fabianski (back) remains unavailable.
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The stats
Burton have gone five games without winning.
The Brewers’ last eight matches have all featured at least three goals.
Burton have kept just one clean sheet across their last 12 fixtures.
The Hammers have lost just one of their last six games.
West Ham have started the scoring in each of their last seven matches.
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Prediction
West Ham’s focus is on getting themselves out of the relegation zone, but they are keen to give it their best shot in the FA Cup and can progress a step further by defeating Burton at the Pirelli Stadium.
The Hammers fell just short of achieving a midweek victory over Manchester United, but their performances are at a level to suggest they can get out of the bottom three.
Nuno might see the benefits of resting one or two key players, but he will be equally aware of the importance of avoiding a shock defeat against lower-league opposition.
West Ham have worked hard to get themselves into a more positive place and that process can continue against Burton, who may have one eye on next Tuesday’s crucial league fixture at home to Rotherham.
Burton face a tough test, but they have racked up 14 goals in three FA Cup ties and can find a consolation goal in a high-scoring loss.
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