Kristoffer Haugen was forced off after just 10 minutes in Molde's last match, and Samukelo Kabini, who replaced him, might start in his position.

The hosts could still be without Daniel Daga, Markus Kaasa, Jalal Abdullai, Albert Posiadala, Caleb Zady Sery, and Gustav Nyheim, while Martin Linnes is doubtful for a third straight game.

Berisha and Mads Enggard were sent off in their previous encounter with Brann and will be absent. Although Berisha didn't start, Hogmo may replace Enggard in midfield with either Mats Moller Dæhli or Johan Bakke, who recently returned from injury in a 13-minute substitute appearance.

Gulbrandsen and Magnus Wolff Eikrem might once again form the two-man attack for the hosts, aiming to add more fluidity to their offensive play.

For Viking, substitutes Zlatko Tripic, Sondre Bjorshol, and Semen-Kvia Egeskog were crucial in their comeback win against Bodo/Glimt by scoring goals, so one or more could earn a starting spot.

Kristoffer Klaesson is back as goalkeeper after missing the previous game, but Gianni Stensness, Nicholas D'Agostino, and Martin Roseth are still out and likely to miss again.

Molde possible starting lineup:

Karlstrom; Stenevik, E. Haugan, Lund, Kabini; Eriksen, Breivik, Bakke, Hestad; Gulbrandsen, Eikrem

Viking FK possible starting lineup:

Klaessson; Heggheim, Baertelsen, Falchener, Vevatne; Bell; Austbo, Egeskog, Svendsen, Tripic; Christiansen