It’s a race for first spot as two of the title favourites, Mumbai City FC and Delhi Dynamos FC go head-to-head in Match 55 of Hero Indian Super League 2016 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Saturday. Both semi-finalists have had excellent campaigns this season and at present Mumbai are leading Delhi by two points, so Gianluca Zambrotta’s men will have to win tomorrow to finish top of the league stage. While Mumbai have conceded the least number of goals this campaign, Delhi have scored the most, making it an interesting battle between offense and defence. Mumbai come into this match having won both their last two games, while the Lions come off a surprise 2-1 defeat at the hands of NorthEast United FC. Also, Delhi have never won in Mumbai. Be that as it may, this should be a keenly-fought contest between two of the league’s heavyweights. In a bad piece of news for football fans, this season’s top scorer Marcelinho will not feature in the match on account of an automatic suspension.Head-to-Head: The inaugural season of the Hero ISL saw Mumbai edge Delhi 1-0 at home before the Lions routed the Mumbaikars 4-1 in their own den. Hero ISL 2015 witnessed Mumbai beating Delhi 2-0 at home before the teams played out a 1-1 draw in the capital city. Earlier this season, the teams played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in Delhi.Form Guide (last five matches):Mumbai City FC: W-L-D-W-WDelhi Dynamos FC: W-D-L-W-LLucian Goian vs Richard GadzeLucian Goian has been a tough nut to crack in the Mumbai backline this season. The 33-year-old Romanian has been rock solid, winning innumerable tackles and making key interceptions. He forms the core of a Mumbai backline that has the best defensive record in the league so far this season. However, against a dangerous Delhi forward line, he will have to be on his toes.Delhi Dynamos FC forward Richard Gadze has been clinical for the Lions this season. With five goals and four assists, he has been an integral part of the team. Strong and pacey, he can take on any defender and can cause havoc in the opposition penalty box. He scored in the corresponding fixture this season and will be looking to add to his tally on Saturday.Krisztian Vadocz vs Milan SinghKrisztian Vadocz has been a mainstay in the centre of the field for Mumbai City. He has shown a lot of attacking flair, and Mumbai’s attacks have mostly centred around him. The 31-year-old Hungarian has three goals to his credit this season, and is not only a threat in attack, but he is also solid in defence as he makes some important tackles. He will have to be at his best if Mumbai are to bag three points from this match.Milan Singh has been one of the exciting young talents this season. The 24-year-old Dynamos midfielder has proved to be a handful for opposition defences. He is quick, has excellent ball control and works tirelessly for his team. With two goals to his name, he will look to make an impact on Saturday’s game.Sunil Chhetri vs Ruben RochaSunil Chhetri has made just four appearances this season as he was away participating in the AFC Cup. However, he has shown fine touch since his return, creating a good number of opportunities for the Mumbaikars. Last season’s highest Indian scorer, Chhetri has an assist to his name already but will be looking to open his goal-scoring account this season.Ruben Rocha has performed his defensive duties well for the Lions. He has made key tackles all over the park and reads the ball well. The 34-year-old Spaniard is always aware of danger and is quick to cut it out. He can break down opposition attacks by making key interceptions but will have to be wary when Mumbai’s attackers decide to blaze forward.Squads: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 / Delhi 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, Milan Singh, Badara Badji, Arjun Tudu, Kean Lewis, Amoes Do, Alwyn George/
