With 19 points from 11 matches, a win tomorrow at the Jawaharlal Nehru Staium will virtually ensure Chennaiyin a semifinal spot.
Their morale might be a bit low after their 0-3 drubbing at the hands of NorthEast United FC in Guwahati on November 27 but the Abhishek Bachchan-owned team has the quality to bounce back in style.
Chennaiyin have been among the best attacking sides in this ISL and they have notched up maximum wins of five of all the eight teams.
But defeating the hosts won't be easy for the visitors as Kerala are yet to lose on their home ground so far in the tournament.
Chennaiyin will also be without their star player Elano Blumer, who is also the tournament's highest scorer with eight goals. The Brazilian injured his calf against FC Pune City in a group match earlier in the competition. He will not be available at least till Chennaiyin's final league match.