Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies has said he expects defender Kelvin Wilson to miss out because of a back injury.
Striker David McGoldrick has a knee injury and is also sidelined, as is goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who has a shoulder problem.
MATCH PREVIEW
Leaders Cardiff are unbeaten in nine league games against Nottingham Forest, who have not won in the Welsh capital since 1976. The Reds' away record - one win in 21 matches on the road - and City's current form both suggest that run is likely to be extended.
Billy Davies' men are facing a top two side for the second time in a week, having drawn 0-0 at home to second-placed Queens Park Rangers on Saturday. That was Forest's ninth draw of the season.
Forest have lost only one of their last six, but draws and a lack of goals are marring their season. They have scored 19 goals and are the only team outside the Championship's bottom six to have netted fewer than 20.
Cardiff have had no such problems. They have scored 33 league goals, making them the division's top scorers, have won seven of their last 10 games, and Bluebirds striker Jay Bothroyd, who played for England this week, has bagged eight goals in his last six outings.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Forest's 3-0 win at Ninian Park in November 1976 is the East Midlands club's only away victory against Cardiff in nine league visits over 49 years.
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• Cardiff have won five and drawn four of the last nine matches between these clubs.
Cardiff
• Cardiff are scoring a goal on average every 3.27 attempts on target, which is the best conversion rate in the division.
• Of their 36 points, 33 have come from matches in which they have scored more than one goal.
• Craig Bellamy could make his 350th appearance in English and Scottish league football.
Nottingham Forest
• Forest have won three of their last six matches.
• They have led at half-time in only two of their 17 league games.
• The Reds have rescued 10 points from losing positions this season - a feat matched only by Burnley.
• Chris Gunter - a former Cardiff player - is set to make his 100th league appearance.
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport