Match 16 of the Hero Indian Super League promises to be an engrossing affair with both Delhi Dynamos FC and NorthEast United FC coming in high on confidence after morale boosting wins in their previous fixtures. While the hosts routed a strong Chennaiyin FC at home, the visitors downed Mumbai City FC away in rather dramatic circumstances. A win will help the fourth placed capital city side, who are on five points from three games, move ahead of the visitors who are in third position with seven points from four. Delhi will enjoy a slight edge in terms of crowd support and probably show more initiative while the Highlanders will look to attack the home side on the counter.Bruno Arias vs Kondwani MtongaThe Delhi midfielder finally opened his account with a penalty in his previous outing and will want to add to his goal tally against the Highlanders. With marquee player Alessandro Del Piero yet to fire, a lot will depend on the Spaniard to initiate the attacks. He will be up against the Zambian defensive midfielder who himself scored a superb goal against Mumbai and also kept things tight in the centre of the park.Steven Dias vs Robin GurungThe highly experienced Mumbai winger-midfielder was a livewire on the right for the home side versus Chennai, once sending a precise cross that Mads Junker dispatched into the net with a flying header. His mischief will have to be nipped in the bud and NorthEast’s dynamic young left back Robin Gurung, who is growing in stature, will have his hands full in trying to keep things under control.Wim Raymaekers vs Durga BoroThe Belgian defender not only scored an early goal to get his team rolling against Chennai but was also a rock at the back, marshalling his defence with great efficiency. Up against him will be emerging Indian forward Durga Boro. The Assamese player has shown his tenacity and craftiness and will look to use these attributes to get past the Delhi defence. Capable of shooting from a distance, Boro will be a huge threat to the home team.Players to watch outDelhi Dynamos FCGustavo dos Santos: The Brazilian youngster will be raring to go after a fine showing against Chennai as a substitute. He went on a mazy run from the half-line and put the ball past the Chennai goalkeeper with consummate ease after displaying a bag of skills. Even if he does not start against the NorthEast, he will be itching to come on and continue his fine form.NorthEast United FCDo Dong-Hyun: The Korean midfielder is an absolute nightmare for the opposition on the field. His pace and trickery will be vital for the Highlanders as they push forward to attack. Do relies greatly on his dribbling ability to get past players and his tenacity and propensity to make runs into space make him a dangerous customer.Manager SpeakHarm van Veldhoven (Delhi Dynamos) – “The teams which we have recently played have been ahead of us and we are now used to it. We have to concentrate on our formation and quality of performance."”Ricki Herbert (NorthEast United FC) – “I think they’re (Delhi Dynamos) very interesting on the counter and I think they’ll do very well at home.”
