Semi-final favourites Delhi Dynamos FC play host to bottom-of-the-table FC Goa in Match 50 of Hero Indian Super League 2016 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. The two teams have had contrasting fortunes this season. While Delhi, with 17 points from 11 games, are tantalisingly close to a semis spot, FC Goa, with just 11 points from 12 games, are out of contention. The Dynamos, besides Atlético de Kolkata, have lost the least number of matches (2) and would want to garner maximum points from this one and put one foot in the semis. With three games left for them to play, one would bank on them to reach their second successive semi-finals. However, they come into this game after a surprise 4-3 loss at the hands of FC Pune City, and they would want to put that setback behind and focus on getting their job done against Goa. Zico’s men, on the other hand, would be eager to prove that they just had a bad turn of fortune this season and showcase their class and quality against one of the league favourites.Head-to-Head: The Gaurs did the double over Delhi in the inaugural season of the Hero ISL, with them winning 2-1 at home and 4-1 in Delhi. Hero ISL 2015 again witnessed Goa doing the double over Delhi, with a 2-0 win at home and a 3-2 win in the capital city. Later in the same season, the two teams met in the semi-finals. Although Delhi won the first leg 1-0 at home, Goa came back strongly in their own den to humble the Dynamos 3-0 and advance to the final 3-1 on aggregate. Earlier this season, the Dynamos registered a 2-0 win at Goa.Form Guide (last five matches):Delhi Dynamos FC: W-W-W-D-LFC Goa: W-L-W-D-LSouvik Chakraborty vs Julio CesarSouvik Chakraborty has played every minute for Delhi this season and has the most number of tackles (45) and interceptions (19). In other words, he has been nothing short of outstanding in the backline. Chakraborty is a versatile player as he can also double up as a midfielder. Possessing a good sense of judgement while dealing with aerial threats as well, one can expect him to have a big say in the outcome of the match tomorrow.FC Goa striker Julio Cesar has been one of the few players for the Gaurs this season who has caused problems for opposition defences while going forward. He came along as a substitute against Kolkata, and threw a big scare into their defence straight away. Being strong and pacey, he gives most defenders a tough time. This season, he has a goal and an assist to his name and will be hoping to add to his tally against a solid Delhi backline.Florent Malouda vs JoffreFlorent Malouda has been an instrumental figure in the middle of the park for Delhi. The left-footed Frenchman has three goals and four assists to his name already, and his incisive passing and exquisite finishing makes him one of the most eye-catching midfielders in the league. Most attacks centre around the former Chelsea man, and one can expect him to play an influential role tomorrow.Although Goa have not been sharp this season when it comes to making decisive attacks, their midfielder Joffre has been a key figure in midfield. He possesses accurate passing skills and is also good with the ball at his feet. For a 36-year-old, he does a lot of running and the left-footer can be quite a handful on his day. With a goal and an assist to his name, he would be keen to prove a point in this fixture.Kean Lewis vs Raju GaikwadKean Lewis has undoubtedly been one of the best Indian players in the league so far. The Delhi forward possesses tremendous speed and dribbling skills and scored the opener in their last match against Pune. He can take any defender for a ride and is a deadly finisher. With four goals, he is the highest scoring Indian player in the league. If that is not enough, he also has two assists to his name, making him indispensable for the squad.Raju Gaikwad is the only FC Goa player to have appeared in all of their matches so far this season, and he has been a reliable figure at the back. The 26-year-old has made key tackles and interceptions and has rarely been outfoxed. He is also good at long-throws but has to be on his toes while dealing with a dangerous Delhi forward line.SquadsDelhi Dynamos FC: Antonio Doblas Santana, Sanjiban Ghosh, Soram Poirei, Ruben Gonzalez Rocha, David Addy, Ibrahima Niasse, Anas Edathodika, Chinglensana Konsham Singh, Lalchhawnkima, Rupert Nongrum, Souvik Chakraborty, Florent Malouda, Bruno Augusto Pelissari de Lima, Marcos Tebar, Emerson Gomes de Moura, Denson Devadas, Malsawmzuala, Richard Gadze, Badara Badji, Arjun Tudu, Marcelo Leite Pereira, Kean Lewis, Amoes Do, Alwyn George / FC Goa: Laxmikanth Kattimani, Subhasish Roy Chowdhury, Sukhdev Patil, Lucio, Debabrata Roy, Denzil Franco, Fulganco Cardozo, Gregory Arnolin, Keenan Almeida, Raju Gaikwad, Sanjay Balmuchu, Joffre, Mandar Rao Dessai, Pratesh Shirodkar, Richarlyson, Romeo Fernandes, Trindade Goncalves, Julio Cesar, Rafael Coelho, Reinaldo, Robin Singh, Luciano Sobrosa, Rafael Dumas/
