Nicky Summerbee, Paul Tierney, Darren Holloway and Tom Kearney are all injured while David Wetherall and Lewis Emanuel are suspended.
But loan signing Marc Bridge-Wilkinson could make his debut for the Bantams.
The 26-year-old, who completed his move from Stockport yesterday, is expected to start the game on the bench. Wayne Jacobs may also be included.
City team (probable) from: Henderson, Atherton, Bower, Morrison, Swift, Armstrong, Schumacher, Crooks, Muirhead, Windass, Cooke, Ricketts, Forrest, Bentham, Jacobs, Bridge-Wilkinson.