The defender has been suffering from a calf injury but returned to training on Thursday so will be available.
Defender Garry Kenneth will not be risked but striker Jon Daly will be on the bench and youngster Keith Watson is also likely to have a place in the squad for the first time in three seasons following knee injuries.
Lee Wilkie (knee), Scott Robertson (groin) and Francisco Sandaza (groin) remain long-term absentees.
Dundee Utd (from): Weaver, Dods, Dillon, Watson, Webster, Dixon, Kovacevic, McCord, Myrie-Williams, Swanson, Buaben, Gomis, Conway, D Robertson, Cadamarteri, Goodwillie, Daly, Shala, Casalinuovo, Banks.
