Cardiff City will be looking to bounce back from their first defeat in seven games last time out when they were beaten away at Luton Town on Wednesday night.
The Bluebirds started the season in very poor fashion, going eight games without a win to start the campaign.
But since the arrival of Omer Riza on an interim basis, City have seemingly turned things around with only two losses in his first eight games in charge.
John Eustace’s side will be hoping they can end their current run of poor form on the back of three consecutive defeats, with only one win in their last seven Championship encounters.
Rovers have endured a severe lack of goals of late, with only two goals in their last six league games.
The Blues have not had a goal scored by a striker since Yuki Ohashi’s brace against Bristol City 10 games ago, with Tyrhys Dolan being the only forward to find the net in that time.
Team News
Cardiff City
Aaron Ramsey is yet to return to the matchday squad due to a hamstring injury sustained on international duty with Wales back at the start of September.
Midfielder Alex Robertson has missed the last two games through injury, but his return is imminent as he is likely to be included in the matchday squad.
Club captain Joe Ralls is set to miss a sixth consecutive game due to a leg injury picked up several weeks ago.
Ryotaro Tsunoda is yet to make an appearance for Cardiff, as he remains out following a muscle injury before the season began.
Kion Etete is also yet to feature this season, as he remains out injured.
Blackburn Rovers
Tyrhys Dolan will be suspended for the tie following his fifth booking of the season, picked up after coming on as a substitute on Wednesday night.
Brighton and Hove Albion loanee Amario Cozier-Duberry will miss his sixth consecutive game due to his ongoing ankle injury.
Hayden Carter still has a while to go before he returns from his knee injury, as does fellow long term absentee defender Scott Wharton.
Icelandic international Arnor Sigurdsson is also likely to be absent due to a thigh injury.
Zak Gilsenan also still remains out.
Likely Lineups
Cardiff City (4-2-3-1)
Alnwick, Ng, Goutas, Chambers, O’Dowda, Turnbull, Siopis, Tanner, Colwill, El-Ghazi, Robinson
Blackburn Rovers (4-2-3-1)
Pears, Brittain, Hyam, McFadzean, Beck, Travis, Tronstad, Hedges, Ohashi, Cantwell, Gueye
Key Players
Cardiff City: Rubin Colwill
Primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder, Colwill has become an influential figure in the Cardiff City side this season.
The Welsh international has clocked four goal contributions this season with several impressive outings.
Including a player of the match display during City’s 5-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle towards the end of October where he tallied two assists and a goal.
At 22-years-old Colwill has made over 100 appearances for City and has five Wales caps to his name.
Scoring his sole international goal during a friendly against the Czech Republic back in 2022.
Blackburn Rovers: Todd Cantwell
Since joining Rovers from Rangers in summer for a cut price, Cantwell has swiftly become a fan favourite at Ewood Park.
While he is yet to find the back of the net in blue and white, his creative and technical ability means he has provided his teammates with big opportunities throughout the season.
He has two assists to his name, setting up Danny Batth for his first in Rovers colours during their 2-0 victory over QPR, as well as providing Tyrhys Dolan with the winner during their last Championship victory over Swansea.
He scored eight goals for Rangers last season, and registered six assists in all competitions.
Match Details
Where is the game being played?
The encounter takes place at the Cardiff City stadium.
What time is Kick-off?
It is a 12:30 GMT kick-off.
Where can I watch?
The game is televised live on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Ultra, Sky Sports Main Event and is also available on Sky Go Extra. Highlight packages will also be available on both teams YouTube channels shortly after full-time.
