The striker suffered a leg injury in the 2-1 win over Reading at Valley Parade on Saturday.
Lewis Emanuel could replace him in the line-up, with youngster Danny Forrest also vying for a spot in attack. But defender Wayne Jacobs is likely to miss out again as he is suffering from a hamstring problem.
A win would put the Bantams only four points behind the Rams who remain in the bottom three despite a goalless draw with West Ham at the weekend.
Team (probable) from: Combe, Edds, Wetherall, Gavin, Heckingbottom, Summerbee, Atherton, Wolleaston, Windass, Emanuel, Branch, Paston, Muirhead, Kearney, Forrest, Cadamarteri, Bower.