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Probable: Enckelman, Blake, Loovens, Johnson, Capaldi, Whittingham, Rae, McPhail, Ledley, Parry, Thompson. Subs: Oakes, Purse, Ramsey, Scimeca, Sinclair.

Player to watch – Roger Johnson: Passionate, strong and totally committed to the cause, the central defender has all the attributes needed to thrive in a full-blooded derby.

Probable: Basso, Orr, Carey, Fontaine, McAllister, Wilson, Carle, Elliott, McIndoe, Byfield, Adebola Subs: Weale, Murray, Vasko, Sproule, Trundle.

Player to watch – Lee Trundle: Whether he plays or not all eyes will be on the former Swansea striker. Is in for one of the worst receptions from supporters at Ninian Park seen in a very long time.

Referee: Keith Stroud (Hampshire).

Form guide: Cardiff have won four and lost two of their last six at home. Bristol City have two wins, two draws and two defeats to their name in the their last six on the road.

Bookies’ odds: Cardiff 5-4, Bristol City 7-4, draw 11-5 (Ladbrokes).

Steve Tucker’s verdict: This should be fun for the spectator. I will go for a no-holds-barred 2-2 draw.