Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says striker Dwight Gayle is fit after a hamstring problem, giving him a selection quandary up front.
Aleksandar Mitrovic could keep his place after his brace in the 2-1 win at Preston, while winger Matt Ritchie is banned after picking up five cautions.
Several Cardiff City players have been affected by illness ahead of the trip to the Championship leaders.
Striker Rickie Lambert remains a doubt as he recovers from a badly cut shin.
Lambert missed the 1-0 defeat by Wigan - the Bluebirds' first loss since Neil Warnock was appointed manager on 5 October.