Punjab FC will host table-toppers Mohun Bagan in a big-ticket I-League clash here on Tuesday.
Punjab FC are placed third while the Kolkata heavyweights are a the top of the table.
Both sides are on a hot streak with the visitors enjoying a four-game winning run and the hosts are also unbeaten in their last six, setting up what could turn out to be one of the most exciting games of the league so far.
The visitors, however, have a superior 3-1 head-to-head record, with one ending in a stalemate.
The youngest coach of the league, Punjab FC's Yan Law, while acknowledging Mohun Bagan's form, stressed on his team's home record.
"Mohun Bagan is a good team, but playing at home is our advantage. We are very strong and unbeaten in our home pitch."
He also pointed to Punjab's unbeaten run saying, "We have had a six-game unbeaten run and this win can take us to the top. We are very confident and have worked very hard."
"The game against Punjab is very important to us and the result could have an impact in the title race. It is even more important, going into the derby against East Bengal on Sunday but for now, we are focused on Punjab and we will try to come away with the three points."