Nottingham Forest could hand debuts to three players following a busy end to the January transfer deadline.
Striker Zach Clough is expected to play and midfielders Joao Teixeira and Gboly Ariyibi are also in contention, but Ross McCormack and Aaron Tshibola are not able to face their parent club.
New signing Scott Hogan is set to make his debut for Aston Villa, who are without Gabby Agbonlahor (hamstring).
Boss Steve Bruce may make more changes after Tuesday's 3-0 loss at Brentford.
Midfielder Mile Jedinak, who missed the game, is not expected to be fit, but centre-back Tommy Elphick is likely to be recalled.