Delhi Dynamos seek winning start at home against NEUFC

The Dynamos began their ISL season on a winning note with a 3-2 victory over FC Pune City but suffered a 1-4 drubbing at the hands of tournament new-comers Bengaluru FC in their second away match on November 26.

The Dynamos would look to forget that defeat and try to notch up a win in front of their home supporters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium which will be hosting its first match after the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

One area of concern for the Dynamos in the two matches they have played has been their defensive frailties as the Delhi side have conceded six goals so far while scoring four.

"It's a problem conceding six goals in two matches. But it's not just about our defence. Rather, it's about the way we have been defending as a team. I don't like it. Our philosophy is to press well and we have not been doing that and I'm worried about that," Dynamos head coach Miguel Angel Portugal said at the pre-match press conference.

Coach Portugal will have a first taste of his home venue which will also see big support for NorthEast United as many football-mad people from that part of the country stay in the National Capital.

"I know my stadium. Our support, I think, will be the difference because it's good to have fans supporting your team through the entire game. But that will be the only advantage we have in the match. We'll have to play the game the same way as we did in the first two matches," the Spaniard said.