With both sides having 15 points each from 13 matches a win is crucial as the winner will get some breathing space against the other bottom teams who are fighting to avoid relegation.
Sporting Clube de Goa who lost to Lajong are placed fifth on account to Head-to-Head count and every point is crucial from now on from their last three matches.
Shillong Lajong are coming here with their confidence high as they bounced back after their defeat against Salgaocar here to beat Aizawl FC and hold title contenders Mohun Bagan to a 2-2 draw in their previous two matches.
In the absence of their captain Odafe Okalie, the team looked rudderless against Aizawl as they failed to create chances.
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Nigerian striker Charles, who made his debut replacing Densil Theobald, failed to inspire his team upfront and it was left to midfielder Mahmoud Al Amanah to lead the attack and restore parity after they were down by Alfred Jaryan's goal in the first half.
"It's going to be a tough contest against the highlanders and our boys need to shrug off their lackluster performance they have showed against Aizawl and be more sharp in front of the goal to beat Lajong tomorrow," said Costa.
Lajong, who beat Sporting at home, have their confidence high after they drew against Mohan Bagan and coach Singto is hopeful that his unit will continue more effectively and win tomorrow which will help them to keep away from relegation.