The two meet at Molineux as Wolves host Birmingham, West Midlands derby clash.
Wolves are six points ahead as the Blues look to extend an excellent race to win seven straight. Birmingham is also a good run of form after winning their last three games.
Wolves have a doubt over goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has been forced to stop shin notched just before halftime in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Sheffield United, which is reflected by Wayne Hennessey find its place between the sticks .
Ikem should be done during the weekend and boss Mick McCarthy is likely to go with him over the Wales international. Shane Higgs has arrived on loan from Cheltenham, after Matt Murray was ruled out of the season after suffering another knee injury, while in Hereford.
Michael Kightly Wing suffered a broken nose, while midfielders Dave Edwards (vertigo) and David Jones (calf) also had exit at Bramall Lane, but should be okay.
The loan defender Michael Mancienne have been struggling with illness recently, but they may need time to compete with Neill Collins for a starting spot.
Wing Matt Jarvis (hamstring) and defender Jody Craddock (broken toe) and George Elokobi (anterior cruciate ligament) remain on the sidelines.
Captain Lee Carsley (thigh), Nigel Quashie on loan midfielder (heel) and left behind France Queudrue was withdrawn injured in a 2-1 win at Ipswich, but feature the Midlands derby.
Boss Alex McLeish has decided to Kevin Phillips and Marcus Bent attack against the Tractor Boys, and should stick with his front two, ready to take effect Cameron Jerome on the bench.
The right-back Stuart Parnaby (hamstring) is back in full training but will increase its ability to match before being considered for action.
Damien Johnson (back), striker Garry O'Connor (groin), defender Stephen Kelly (thigh) and winger Gary McSheffrey (knee) is progressing well and their wounds, but this game comes too soon for them.