If the pitch is deemed unplayable, then the game will be moved to the Ricoh Arena with kick off remaining at 7pm.
City, who lost last time out at Port Vale, are expected to field Stephen Hughes, Arjan De Zeeuw,Ellery Cairo, Julian Gray and Dele Adebola in their starting line-up.
Stoke have yet to announce their team.
More on this when it is available.