Andy Reid (groin), Chris Cohen (knee), Britt Assombalonga (knee) and Matty Fryatt (Achilles) all miss out again.
Cardiff will hand a late fitness test to midfielder Joe Ralls who picked up a knock against Blackpool last week.
Eoin Doyle and Joe Mason are expected to continue upfront, while defender Ben Turner could return from injury.
Head-to-Head
• Cardiff won the earlier meeting this season 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium in October.
• Cardiff have won four of the last five meetings, losing the other. Nottingham Forest's only win since 2011 was 3-1 at the City Ground in October 2012.
• Cardiff have won only one of the last four meetings at the City Ground. Their only win there since 2008 was 1-0 in December 2011.
Nottingham Forest
• Nottingham Forest have not won any of their last seven games, losing five. Their last win was 2-0 against Rotherham at home on 18 March.
• Nottingham Forest have lost their last three home games, against Wolves, Huddersfield and Watford.
Cardiff
• Cardiff have lost only one of their last four games. Their only defeat since 6 April was 3-1 at Ipswich on 14 April.
• That defeat at Ipswich is Cardiff's only loss in their last eight away games, winning four and drawing three.