Scott Malone limped out of their 0-0 draw at Huddersfield last Saturday while Lee Peltier missed the 1-0 win at Wigan four days later but even if the pair are declared fit boss Russell Slade may keep the faith with the back four that kept the Latics at bay.
That would mean midfielder Joe Ralls containing in an unfamiliar left-back role if Brazilian Fabio is still absent with a calf problem.
Kenwyne Jones and Eoin Doyle are likely to continue their partnership upfront as Cardiff look to build on their four-point haul from their travels.
Bakary Sako is fit for Wolves after coming off early in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Fulham with a stomach problem
The forward scored twice in the first half before being withdrawn before the hour.
Carl Ikeme and Tommy Rowe continue to be sidelined for Kenny Jackett's side with broken metatarsals
Kevin Doyle remains in contention as talks continue over the forward's proposed move to Colorado Rapids.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Wolves won the earlier meeting this season 1-0 at Molineux in August - their first win in four meetings.
- Both sides have won two of the last four meetings at Cardiff in all competitions.
Cardiff
- Cardiff won 1-0 at Wigan on Tuesday - their first win in nine games in all competitions.
- Cardiff have won only one of their last seven home games in the Championship. Their only league win at the Cardiff City Stadium since November was 1-0 against Fulham on 10 January.
Wolves
- Wolves have won their last two games - 5-0 against Rotherham at home last Saturday and 3-0 against Fulham at home on Tuesday.
- Wolves lost their last away game 2-0 at Norwich on 14 February - their first defeat in seven away games in all competitions.
Source: PA