With four wins from six appearances, the Dynamos are comfortably placed at the second position, while two victories from as many outings have seen the Highlanders struggling at the seventh place.
Dynamos' performance has been in stark contrast to NorthEast United's struggle in the second edition of the franchise-based eight-team league.
Another win against Cesar Farias' outfit, whose has been a similar story as last season, and the hosts will grasp the number one position.
Having started their campaign on a sour note -- a 0-2 defeat to FC Goa -- Dynamos went on a winning spree in the next games on the road before the run was snapped up, surprisingly, by sixth-placed Mumbai City FC.
They found their touch back in the next game, eking out a 1-0 win over defending champions Atletico de Kolkata to justify the tag of being one of the firm favourites this season.
The likes of former French star Florent Malouda, Brazilian Gustavo Dos Santos, Hans Mulder and Robin Singh would be itching to use the match against NorthEast United to find their scoring touch and regain confidence ahead of the tougher battles.
