Burnley winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson has been out since November with a hamstring injury but is fit to play.
But the Clarets will be without Matt Lowton, who is banned after accumulating five yellow cards.
Middlesbrough winger Viktor Fischer will miss the festive period after suffering a knee injury in the win against Swansea.
Midfielder Cristhian Stuani is hopeful of returning to the starting XI after a foot injury.
Gaston Ramirez will be monitored after making his comeback from a foot injury against the Swans.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Alistair Mann: "It's by no means a local derby, yet the meeting of Burnley and Middlesbrough has evolved to become a highly competitive duel.