TEAM NEWS

Cardiff boss Russell Slade has repeated his commitment to his players despite them dropping out of the Championship play-off positions at the weekend.

Cardiff have lost only twice in the last 12 games, but have drawn half of those matches.

Brentford have Harlee Dean available after a ban, meaning Jack O'Connell is expected to drop to the bench.

James Tarkowski, who scored an own goal at Fulham at the weekend, could also find his position under threat.

MATCH FACTS

• Cardiff have won three of their last four league games against Brentford, netting two goals in each match (L1).
• The Bees have conceded in each of their last nine against the Bluebirds, averaging two goals conceded per game in this run.
• Cardiff have had fewer shots than any other Championship side this season (164, excluding blocked efforts).
• Brentford have been beaten just once in their last 10 Championship fixtures (W6 D3).
• No player has provided more assists in the Championship this season than Alan Judge (six).
• Cardiff boast two players who have recorded five assists each - Peter Whittingham and Joe Ralls.