The Clarets look to take another ‘leap’ forward as they head to St James’ Park for their 29 February meeting.
Sean Dyche’s men head north in search of a third successive away win and a fifth win in six games that would lift them up to eighth place in the Premier League.
The Clarets’ current form contrasts sharply with a Newcastle side with just one victory from their last nine league games.
The Geordies – who have an FA Cup fifth-round tie at West Bromwich Albion to look forward to next Tuesday night – have also found goals in short supply in recent weeks.