Plymouth defender Reda Johnson is set to return following a groin injury, while Gary Sawyer is expected to shake off a shin problem in time to play.Richard Eckersley (groin) is set to miss out, while Kari Arnason (calf) and winger Craig Noone (ankle) are doubts.
Bristol City forwards Danny Haynes and John Akinde are in contention to replace Chris Iwelumo, whose loan spell from Wolves has ended.
Evander Sno, Jamie McCombe and Marvin Elliot remain long-term absentees.
MATCH PREVIEW
Struggling Plymouth, the only team in the Championship without a win in their last six matches, are looking to avenge a 3-1 defeat at Bristol City in October, when all four goals came in a frenetic final 17 minutes.
After only one win in 10 matches, time is running out for Argyle as they battle against the drop. They are one off the bottom of the table and seven points from safety.
City have themselves endured a difficult season. Gary Johnson's side have won only two of their last 11 matches and are as many points away from the relegation zone as they are the play-off places.
A tight game looks likely. City have drawn 15 times this season, while eight of Plymouth's 20 league defeats have been by a 1-0 scoreline.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• City have won the last two matches between these clubs.
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• Argyle last won a home match against the Robins six years ago.
Plymouth
• Plymouth have picked up only four points from the last possible 18.
• The Pilgrims have scored only nine first-half goals this season.
Bristol City
• City have won one of their last four matches and have won only three away games all season.
• Only struggling Ipswich have drawn more Championship games then the Robins (17).
• Louis Carey could make his 600th club appearance, while Bradley Orr is set to make his 250th club career appearance.
MOST RECENT MEETING
Bristol City 3-1 Plymouth (20 October 2009)
City scorers: Haynes 73, McCombe 76, Maynard 79.
Plymouth scorer: Mackie 75.
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport