2014 champions Atlético de Kolkata host Mumbai City FC in the first leg of the first semi-final of Hero Indian Super League 2016 at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday evening. The home team finished fourth in the league stage with four wins, two losses and eight draws, becoming the only team to have made the semis in all three editions of the league. ATK’s home record this season leaves a lot to be desired with five of their seven encounters ending in a draw. They will hope all that changes in what is their last home game of the season against a team that has beaten them in Kolkata 1-0 earlier in the season. Mumbai City FC, in comparison, have had a much better season, reaching their maiden semis in the process. Alexandre Guimaraes’ men have the tag ‘the best defence’ going into this contest, conceding just eight goals and registering eight clean sheets in the league stage. Twenty-three points from 14 games helped them finish top of the league stage and they will go into this match with plenty of confidence. With a sound defence and a sharp attack, they will come all guns blazing and hope to carry home a fair amount of advantage.Head-to-Head: The inaugural season of the Hero ISL saw ATK brush aside Mumbai 3-0 at Kolkata before the eventual champions were edged 2-1 in Mumbai. Hero ISL 2015 witnessed Kolkata rout Mumbai 4-1 away, before they were pipped 3-2 at home. This season saw the two teams play out a 1-1 draw in Mumbai before ATK were beaten by a sole Diego Forlan winner at home.Form Guide (last five matches):Atlético de Kolkata: D-D-W-D-DMumbai City FC: L-D-W-W-DTiri vs Diego ForlanCentre-back Tiri has been sound in defence for ATK this season. The 25-year-old is quick in making tackles and reads the ball well besides putting in vital interceptions. His partnership with Arnab Mondal has helped ATK’s cause a great deal this season. The Spaniard has stood out firm in the ATK backline and has always been quick to clear danger. However, against a dangerous Mumbai forward line, he will need to be more alert than usual.Mumbai’s marquee player Diego Forlan has been electrifying this season. With the first hat-trick of the season under his belt, the Uruguayan has displayed some eye-catching football. He has been involved in a total of seven goals for his team (five finding the back of the net and two assists). With clinical passing and deadly finishing, the 37-year-old has always been in the thick of things for his team this season and he will want to be at his destructive best when Mumbai visit ATK.Javi Lara vs Krisztian VadoczJavi Lara has been Kolkata’s midfield maestro this season, pulling the strings from the centre of the park. The 31-year-old Spaniard creates a great many chances for his team, with his precise passing and exquisite set-piece deliveries. He also has three goals to his credit this season, and has been involved in a number of key tackles and interceptions. The midfielder will have to be at the top of his game if Kolkata are to get a positive result on Saturday.Mumbai’s midfield engine Krisztian Vadocz has been one of the most influential players from the middle of the field for his team. The Hungarian has shown fine attacking prowess with three goals besides also performing defensive duties to a tee. With a high work rate, the 31-year-old has been all over the park in Mumbai’s games, inspiring them to quite a few wins. The quick-paced Vadocz will have a major say in Saturday’s game.Iain Hume vs Lucian GoianATK forward Iain Hume has shown fine touch for the former champions this season. His team will also take heart from the fact that he scored four goals against the same opponents last season, including a hat-trick in Mumbai’s own den. He has a total of five goals for ATK this season and has led the attacking line well. With quick feet and incisive finishing, the 33-year-old Canadian has been a threat for defenders throughout the league stage, and he would want to be on song when Mumbai come visiting.Undoubtedly one of the standout defenders this season, 33-year-old Romanian forward Lucian Goian has been a major factor in Mumbai’s excellent defensive record. The centre-back has completed the most number of tackles (67) so far and also has the highest number of interceptions and successful aerial duels for his team. With one goal to his name, he has proved he can come in handy in attack too. A tough nut to crack, Goian has seldom been outfoxed or outpaced and is very hard to take on. He has always made life difficult for forwards and will look to keep doing the same on Saturday.Squads:Atlético de Kolkata: Debjit Majumder, Dani Mallo, Shilton Paul, Arnab Mondal, Henrique Fonseca Sereno, Jose Arroyo, Keegan Pereira, Kinshuk Debnath, Prabir Das, Pritam Kotal, Robert Lalthamuana, Abinash Ruidas, Bidyananda Singh, Bikash Jairu, Bikramjit Singh, Borja Fernandez, Javi Lara, Jewel Raja, Lalrindika Ralte, Ofentse Nato, Sameehg Doutie, Stephen Pearson, Helder Postiga, Iain Hume, Juan Belencoso / Mumbai City FC: Roberto Volpato Neto, Amrinder Singh, Albino Gomes, Gerson Vieira, Lucian Goian, Facundo Cardozo, Anwar Ali, Aiborlang Khongjee, Lalhmangaihsanga Ralte, Lalchhuanmawia Fanai, Ashutosh Mehta, Krisztian Vadocz, Leo Costa, Jackichand Singh, Saran Singh, Sehnaj Singh, Boithang Haokip, David Lalrinmuana, Matias Defederico, Otacilio Brito Alves, Sony Norde, Diego Forlan, Thiago Cunha, Sunil Chhetri, Udanta Singh/
