FC Goa will look to move on from their poor start to the season in the 2016 Hero Indian Super League when they play hosts Atlético de Kolkata at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium on Sunday evening. The Gaurs, who made it to the final last year, have lost all three of their previous matches and are under tremendous pressure to open their account. ATK, on the other hand, have started their new campaign positively having registered one win and two draws and go into Sunday’s match as favourites on account of their familiarity with their new home. However, it will be the first time that the Gaurs will face ATK at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium and that factor may play a crucial role tomorrow.Head-to-head: Both teams have played each other six times, with ATK winning two matches (home 4-0 win in 2015 and away 2-1 win in 2014) and the rest ending in a draw. ATK have a clear advantage over their opponents, whom they also beat 4-2 on penalties in the semifinal of the 2014 Hero ISL before beating Kerala Blasters FC to lift the trophy.Form Guide:Atlético de Kolkata: D-W-DFC Goa: L-L-LArnab Mondal vs ReinaldoArnab Mondal will need to shoulder the added responsibility of organizing ATK’s backline since Tiri is an injury concern after coming out on the wrong end of a strong clash against Mumbai City FC in Kolkata’s last game. The Indian international has made two successful tackles, three blocks, three interceptions and 15 clearances for Kolkata in Hero ISL 2016. A constant presence at the back for the winners of the inaugural edition of the league, Mondal’s leadership qualities will also be pivotal.FC Goa’s top-scorer (seven goals) last season, Reinaldo will have to rediscover his form if the Gaurs are to bring an end to their worst start to a Hero ISL season. The veteran Brazilian has failed to hit top form in his three appearances so far and will need to get back to his goal-scoring best sooner rather than later if Zico’s men want to claim their first points of the season against an unbeaten Atlético de Kolkata team.Javi Lara vs JoffreJavi Lara has started Hero ISL 2016 with a head full of steam. The 30-year-old Spaniard is their top-scorer this season with two goals in three matches heading into Sunday’s encounter against Goa. A threat in dead-ball situations, Lara is also expected to do well in the ‘assists’ department. His vision with the ball at his feet has already seen him make three key passes for Kolkata this year, and the Gaurs will have to keep him in check for a positive result.Joffre will be returning to Kolkata where he won the Hero ISL trophy with ATK in 2014. The elegant Spanish playmaker is another one of FC Goa’s stars, who has had a below-par start to the campaign. With Goa in dire straits, Joffre need to step up his game and reproduce the same form that saw him score four goals and provide four assists in Hero ISL 2015.Iain Hume vs Rafael DumasIain Hume will be itching to get on the pitch and add to the one goal he has already scored this season. The Canadian striker has managed three shots on goal this year but is yet to replicate the form that made him the league’s second highest scorer (11 goals) in Hero ISL 2015. Jose Molina and the ATK faithful will be hoping Hume kicks into top gear when Goa come to town on Sunday.Rafael Dumas has played every minute of FC Goa’s Hero ISL 2016 campaign so far and has been one of their best players in their opening three matches of the season. The Brazilian youngster has made four successful tackles, six clearances, seven interceptions and seven blocks for the Gaurs so far. Comfortable going forward as well, the 21-year-old has also provided one cross, one key pass and has a passing accuracy of 79%.Squads:Atlético de Kolkata: Shilton Paul, Debjit Majumder, Dani Mallo Castro, Tiri, Arnab Mondal, Pritam Kotal, Kinshuk Debnath, Prabir Das, Pablo Gallardo, Robert Lalthlamuana, Borja Fernandez, Ofentse Nato, Javier 'Javi' Lara Grande, Sameehg Doutie, Stephen Pearson, Bikash Jairu, Bikramjit Singh, Lalrindika Ralte, Sheikh Jewel Raja, Abhinash Ruidas, Bidyananda Singh, Helder Postiga, Iain Hume, Juan BelencosoFC Goa: Laxmikanth Kattimani, Subhasish Roy Chowdhury, Sukhdev Patil, Lucio, Debabrata Roy, Denzil Franco, Fulganco Cardozo, Gregory Arnolin, Keenan Almeida, Luciano Sobrosa, Rafael Dumas, Raju Gaikwad, Sanjay Balmuchu, Joffre, Mandar Rao Dessai, Pratesh Shirodkar, Richarlyson, Romeo Fernandes, Sahil Tavora, Trindade Goncalves, Julio Cesar, Rafael Coelho, Reinaldo, Robin Singh
