In facing ATK Mohun Bagan, the Gaurs will also come up against their former gaffer Juan Ferrando.
The entertaining match was an end-to-end affair, as it kept the fans on the edge of their seats but eventually finished with nothing to separate the two sides.
With 12 points from seven games, HFC are currently 4th in the league table and can move up to 2nd with a win in this game.
The two strongest challengers to league leaders Mumbai City FC, were not able to strike the decisive blow, as they were forced to split the points.
The Gaurs saw themselves take the lead thanks to an Ivan Gonzalez goal before being pulled back in the second half when Odisha struck through Jonathas.
Amir Dervisevic (20’) was on the scoresheet for the visitors while Bart Ogbeche (35’) was back among the goals for Manolo Marquez’s side.
The Gaurs will look to build upon their recent wins over SC East Bengal and Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League.
The resounding win at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco, Goa, helped them jump to third place in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) table.
Currently 3rd in the league table, HFC are on a 5-match unbeaten streak and will look to build on their momentum on Thursday.
The win lifted Mariners to the fifth spot in the table while the Highlanders remained ninth in the standings.