Cardiff could welcome back Lee Peltier and ex-Villa man Peter Whittingham.
Defender Peltier has had a thigh problem while midfielder Whittingham has been suffering from a calf strain.
Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish is a doubt after suffering a dead leg in the draw with Leeds United.
Jordan Ayew has been given permission by Ghana to join their Africa Cup of Nations squad late and will play, but Jonathan Kodjia could miss out if he is forced to join the Ivory Coast squad.
MATCH FACTS
- Cardiff have failed to score in three of their last four home league games against Villa, although three of those matches were played in the 1970s.