Sammy Ameobi could return to Cardiff's starting line-up for the Sky Bet Championship visit of in-form Preston.
Ameobi lost his place after picking up a red card at Charlton recently, with his replacement Lex Immers scoring in the 4-1 victory over Brighton last weekend.
But Bluebirds boss Russell Slade was disappointed with his side's performance in the 3-1 midweek defeat at Middlesbrough and might make a few changes, with Lee Peltier and Aron Gunnarsson also pushing for recalls after a busy schedule.
Winger Craig Noone (chest) and defender Sean Morrison (knee) have stepped up their recovery programmes this week but are still unlikely to make the matchday squad.
Preston loanee Eoin Doyle will be unavailable to face his parent club under the terms of his deal at Deepdale.
The striker has not started any of North End's past five matches, though, and they are aiming to close the month out unbeaten.
Jermaine Beckford, Liam Grimshaw (both knee), Chris Humphrey (shin) and Stevie May all remain out once again for Simon Grayson's side.
May had an operation on his knee issue on Wednesday morning and is likely to remain out until a few months into the next campaign.
MATCH FACTS
- Cardiff are unbeaten in six home games against Preston, winning three and drawing three.
- Preston have failed to score in three of their last five against the Bluebirds.
- The Bluebirds are one of just three teams to have lost only one home game in the league this season (Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday being the other two).
- North End are currently on their best winning streak of the season, having won all four of their previous Championship games.
- Cardiff are unbeaten in their last 12 home games in the league - the seasonal record is 14, which is being actively held by Sheffield Wednesday.
- Joe Garner has scored two of Preston's last three league goals.
Referee: Brendan Malone