Aleksandar Mitrovic is expected to start for Newcastle in the absence of Dwight Gayle, who is set to be out for a month with a hamstring injury.
Vurnon Anita (ankle) and Roland Aarons (knee) have both resumed training and are close to a first-team return.
Bristol City are still without striker Tammy Abraham, so Matty Taylor and Milan Djuric could continue up front.
But head coach Lee Johnson may choose to make changes after his side lost 2-0 at home to Fulham on Wednesday.
Match facts
- Newcastle are unbeaten in their last eight league games against Bristol City (W4 D4).