The veteran defender serves a one-match ban following his sending-off towards the end of last weekend's 2-1 defeat at Cardiff.
With Danny Butterfield still struggling with a hamstring problem, 17-year-old Nathaniel Clyne could be drafted in for his second senior appearance at right-back.
Goalkeeper Julian Speroni should replace Darryl Flahavan after missing out at Ninian Park with a groin injury.
Australian midfielder Nick Carle, who has been dropped to the bench recently, could return to the starting line-up against the team he left in the summer.
Strikers Alan Lee and James Scowcroft will not be rushed back from their hamstring injuries so Craig Beattie continues up front with Shefki Kuqi among the substitutes.
Defensive duo Louis Carey and Jamie McAllister will be in Bristol City's squad for the clash at Selhurst Park.
Captain Carey is now fully fit following toe and muscle problems, while McAllister is also free of a toe complaint and is ready for action having spent this week on international duty with Scotland.
Fellow defender Jamie McCombe took a whack in the face against Nottingham Forest last week but did not suffer a repeat of the fractured cheekbone he sustained earlier this season and has been given the all-clear by the club's medical staff to play in south London.
On-loan striker Stern John is the only concern for Robins boss Gary Johnson after international duty in midweek.
The Trinidad and Tobago international played just 16 minutes of his country's World Cup qualifying win over Cuba on Wednesday and is set to meet the rest of the squad at their hotel on Friday where a decision will be made on his fitness.