The centre-back has missed the last two games with a groin problem and Town boss Chris Powell admitted he had only an outside chance of returning before the end of February.
Midfielder Jonathan Hogg is in contention to start after making his return from an injured thigh off the bench in last weekend's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.
Nahki Wells was an unused substitute on the south coast but he could play a much more prominent role as the Terriers aim to avoid a third straight home defeat.
Cardiff will hand a fitness test to Fabio before naming their starting line-up.
The Brazilian full-back picked up a calf injury in training and missed the 1-1 draw with Blackburn on Tuesday night and he will be handed a fitness test in the build up to kick off.
Russell Slade, who remains without Anthony Pilkington, Joe Mason and Kagisho Dikgacoi, is unlikely to make too many changes following an encouraging midweek display.
Matthew Kennedy's man-of-the-match display on his debut should see him keep his place along with the recalled Eoin Doyle.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-Head
• Cardiff won the earlier meeting this season 3-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium in August.
• Cardiff have won three of the last four meetings in all competitions, drawing the other. Huddersfield's last win was 1-0 at the John Smith's Stadium in the old Division Two in January 2003.
• Huddersfield are unbeaten in the last five meetings at home, winning three. Cardiff's last win there was 3-2 in the old Division Three in October 1989.
Huddersfield
• Huddersfield have won only one of their last four games. Their only win since 24 January was 3-1 at Millwall on 7 February.
• Huddersfield have lost their last two home games, scoring just two goals and conceding six. Their last win at the John Smiths' Stadium was 3-1 against Watford on 10 January.
Cardiff
• Cardiff have not won any of their last seven games in all competitions, losing four. Their last win was 1-0 against Fulham at home in the Championship on 10 January.
• Cardiff have not won any of their last five away games, losing three. Their last win on the road was 1-0 at Watford on 29 November.