Switzerland vs Honduras Prediction – June 25
The curse was lifted on Carlo Costly’s goal against Ecuador ended a 32-year scoring dearth for Honduras at the World Cup, Now the Los Catrachos will need a miraculous performance against the Swiss in Manaus on Wednesday if they want to advance to the knockout rounds. [ad-1519080]
Group E Gambling Predictions
Honduras vs. Switzerland
Wednesday, June 25, 2010
1 PM EST
Arena Amazônia, Manaus
ESPN2
Odds: Honduras +750 / Switzerland -250 / Draw +360
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Honduras will also need a little help from Ecuador who needs to lose to France if Los Catrachos is to make it out of Group E action by the end of the day.
Switzerland, meanwhile, are tied with Ecuador for the runner-up position with three points but they’re down on goal differential, so they will need a win to keep their hopes alive. They could advance however with a draw if France beats Ecuador.
Honduras will rely on their string of MLS stars that helped them record them a win at the CONCACAF, which includes Costly, a towering forward who is his country’s fourth all-time leading scorer. He has 32 goals for Honduras, and will need a bunch more if Coach Luis Fernando Suárez’s side is to advance.
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Despite the long odds, Honduras will give everything they have left against the Swiss, who met in their final group-stage match of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Both teams played to a scoreless draw that resulted in their elimination in that one, as defense was key.
Defense will be critical again in Wednesday’s match and the Swiss will be at a slight disadvantage as they will be without defender Steve von Bergen, who came off in the seventh minute of the side’s 5-2 loss to France after taking a kick to the face. The high kick resulted in a broken bone in von Bergen’s face.
That means the Swiss will lean heavily on midfielder, Granit Xhaka who is one of Switzerland’s most promising young players.
The 21-year-old scores his first World Cup goal against France and was one of the game’s most dangerous players.
Prediction – Switzerland-
Switzerland has scored 10 of their last 12 World Cup goals during second half, so a slow defensive start could work to its advantage, especially against a Honduras side that has had its share of difficulties finding the back of the net.
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