Sheffield United midfielder Stephen Quinn could return to the squad after missing last weekend's game against Millwall for personal reasons.
Andy Reid, on loan from Sunderland, is expected to make his full home debut for the Blades.
MATCH PREVIEW
Both these struggling sides are hoping their recent results are a sign of things to come. Palace have moved off the bottom of the table with back-to-back victories, while Sheffield United's 1-0 success at Millwall last weekend ended a four-game winless run.
Now United will be looking to improve on their poor home record. They have lost their last two matches at Bramall Lane, where they have taken one point from the last six matches and won only twice this season.
Palace have had a miserable campaign but a win could take them out of the relegation zone and would be the first time the south London club has notched three wins in a row for almost two years.
A tight encounter is on the cards given these teams' similar form, not to mention United's results this term. All five of the Blades' wins have been 1-0, as have four of their eight defeats.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Sheffield United's 2-0 victory in the corresponding fixture last season is their only win in the last six matches between these clubs.
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• At least one of these teams have failed to score in six of their last nine Championship meetings.
Sheffield United
• United have won five, drawn three and lost seven Championship games under manager Gary Speed.
• They have lost every game this season in which they have failed to score.
• Johannes Ertl could face his former club.
Crystal Palace
• Palace have conceded the first goal in 10 of their 17 Championship games this season.
• They have conceded five penalties - more than any other team in the division.
• No team have failed to score in more second-tier games this season than Palace, who have been unable to find the net in eight of their matches.
• Claude Davis could face his former club.
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport