The loan deadline day signing from Coventry should go straight into the starting XI to replace Wade Small who serves the first of a three game suspension.
Chris Brunt will also miss the game but his place is expected to be taken By Burton O'Brien or Glenn Whelan.
The front two of Deon Burton and Marcus Tudgay had an off day last week but they should continue in attack while the defence should also remain unchanged.
Cardiff have brought in Alan Wright from Sheffield United and he is set to play some part.