While Honduras have only pride to play for, Switzerland will go all out to win to secure the second spot in Group E. A lot also depends on the other match and if both Switzerland and Ecuador are on the same points at the end, then the superior goal difference of Ecuador will see them through. The Swiss will want to take no chances and win by a large goal difference to a relatively weak Honduras team who have failed to impress so far.
Top Players to look out for
Honduras will look to star player Carlos Costly, who has scored their only goal in the competition. He seems to be unsettled and lacking form, but will look to make an impact in today’s match, since it is their last in the tournament.
Switzerland have had all their goals scored by different players, but their main man would still be Xerdan Shaqiri who has showed great enterprise and high work rate in the first two matches. He will look to make runs and disrupt the Honduras defense while creating openings and assists for his strikers.
Head to Head
Considering that these two teams have never met in major competitions, this will be an interesting first. Honduras have only scored 1 goal in both the first matches combined but have conceded less than Switzerland. We cannot expect a goalsfest in this one
Probable Lineups
Honduras: Noel Valladares, B. Beckeles, V.Bernardez, M.Figueroa, Juan Carlos Garcia, B. Garcia, W. Palacios, Luis Garrido, R.Espinoza, Jerry Bengston, Carlos Costly
Switzerland: Diego Benaglio, Lichsteiner, J. Djorou, Bergen, Rodriguez, Valon Behrami, Gokhan Inler, Xerdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka, Admir Mehmedi, Haris Seferovic
Predictions:
Switzerland will go all out and try to score early in the game. Honduras will play a defensive game and try to capitalize on their opponents making mistakes.
Honduras 1 – 3 Switzerland
Watch the little man from Bayern Munich with his skills and goals - Xerdan Shaqiri
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