Both the teams drew their respective matches in the last round -- Mohammadan Sporting against Mohun Bagan and Dempo versus Pune FC despite taking a lead through Beto.
The local challengers have been difficult to beat at home, losing just one from five while in the last three outings they are unbeaten without conceding a goal.
The defence, manned by Brazilian Luciano Sabrosa, will further get a boost with the signing of India international Nirmal Chettri who is set to make his debut for the black and whites.
"With a bit more luck we could have won against Mohun Bagan... But we are now focusing on the next game and hopefully our finishing will get better," the Nigerian coach said.
A point separates both the teams in the standings with Mohammedan Sporting (12) on seventh against Dempo's 10th place as any more slip-up will take the five-time champion to the relegation zone.
In their last outing here the Arthur Papas-coached side stunned East Bengal 3-1 at Kalyani as the would hope to revive their I-League fortunes.