Mumbai City FC will be looking for their first win of the second season of the Hero Indian Super League when they host Delhi Dynamos FC at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. The hosts have made a shaky start to their campaign and currently occupy seventh spot in the league table after managing just one draw and two losses from their opening three matches. Delhi Dynamos FC, however, will be a difficult opposition for the Mumbai to overcome. The Lions are the in-form team of the league at present and have won each of their last three matches in stark contrast to Mumbai’s form guide.Pavel Cmovs vs Robin SinghPavel Cmovs has made more clearances for his side than any other player (18). The Czechoslovakian has started in every game for Mumbai this season and has developed a strong understanding with Mumbai City FC skipper Frantz Bertin at the heart of defence. The 25-year-old is also a good distributor of the ball and has completed more passes than any other player in Mumbai’s backline (129).Cmovs will have his hands full with Robin Singh leading Delhi’s attack. The tall and powerful target man offers the Dynamos an attacking focal point. His aerial ability will also pose a major concern for Mumbai’s defence. His header on his Hero ISL debut against Chennaiyin FC is testament to that. How Mumbai’’s defensive unit deals with Robin will have a major impact on the outcome of Wednesday’s encounter.Selim Benachour vs Florent MaloudaSelim Benachour is another individual to have featured in all of Mumbai’s outing this season. The French international brings a wealth of experience at the centre of the park for Mumbai. His energetic play and ability to break down opposition attacks makes him a key component in Mumbai’s midfield.Florent Malouda’s ability to unlock opposition defences was there for all to see during the Lions’ last encounter against Kerala Blasters FC. It was his perfectly hit cross late in the game that found the head of Richard Gadze to make it three wins on the trot for the Dynamos. The 35-year-old acts as the linchpin in Delhi’s attack and has accounted for two assists, while completing more passes than any other player from his team (195).Sony Norde vs Souvik ChakrabortyArguably Mumbai’s biggest attacking threat, Sony Norde has been a constant menace on the left side of MCFC’s attack. The Haitian’s endearing work-rate is a nightmare for defences. He has attempted more crosses (16) and shots (13) than any other player in Mumbai City FC. The 26-year-old will now be hoping for better finishing against Delhi as he looks to help his side climb the Hero ISL table.Traditionally a midfielder, Souvik Chakraborty has taken to his new role on the right side of Delhi’s backline like a fish to water. A versatile player, Chakraborty has made the most of his opportunity at the back by cementing his spot in Delhi’s defence. He has completed more tackles (26) than any other player in Hero ISL 2015, making him a vital component to the league’s meanest defence.Mumbai City FC against Delhi Dynamos FC is set to be a thrilling encounter as Mumbai can be expected to go out all guns blazing against a Delhi side who will be aware that a win will take them to the top the table. Both sides have plenty of game changers that are capable of coming off the bench and alter the course of games. The home side will be looking for a repeat of their 1-0 win last year at the DY Patil Stadium whereas Delhi, on the other hand, will want to continue their dominance in the league.Quotes:There’s no doubt that we are in an emergency situation. This is not the beginning that the team wanted. All the guys are concerned in the group to take those three points tomorrow as there is no more room for mistakes. This league is short and this is the moment to win since we have games lined up [three more after Wednesday’s game] at home. This is going to be the difference: Mumbai City assistant coach Oscar BruzonMumbai City is a good side with a good attacking squad. So we’ll be looking to handle them better: Delhi Dynamos defender Souvik ChakrabortySquads:Delhi Dynamos FC: Antonio Doblas Santana, Sanjiban Ghosh, Ishan Debnath, Thokchom Naoba Singh, Prabir Das, Roberto Carlos [marquee], John Arne Riise, Robert Lalthlamuana, Anas Edathodika, Anwar Ali, Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso [Chicao], Shylo Malsawmtluanga [Mama]. Sehnaj Singh, Souvik Chakrabarti, Hans Mulder, Serginho Greene, Zodingliana Tochhawng, Gunasekhar Vignesh, Florent Malouda, Gustavo dos Santos Marmentini, Seminlen Doungel, Robin Singh, Richard Gadze, Adil Nabi, Vinicius Ferreira de SouzaMumbai City FC: Subrata Pal, Albino Gomes, Debjit Majumder, Kinshuk Debnath, Darren O’Dea, Pavel Čmovš, Keegan Pereira, Lalchhuanmawia Fanai (Chhuantea), Frantz Bertin, Rowilson Rodrigues, Airtor Fernandez Lopez, Gabriel Fernandes, Juan Aguilera Nunez, Brandon Fernandes, André Francisco Moritz, Selim Benachour, Cristian Bustos, Sarang Singh, Pratesh Shirodkar, Sampath Kumar Kuttymani, Ashutosh Mehta, Singam Subash Singh, Nicolas Anelka (Marquee & Manager), Sony Norde, Sunil Chhetri, Frederic Piquionne
