2014 World Cup Free Picks: Honduras vs. Ecuador

6 p.m., France, June 20 – Arena da Baixada, Curitiba (ESPN)

Match Betting Lines

Ecuador are solid favorites at -154 to bounce back against a Honduras team that are +600 underdogs in this match. The draw is priced at +330 while the total is 2.5 goals for this fixture.

Honduras

The Central American nation was totally outclassed by France. They will look to open their World Cup account in this second match against an Ecuador team that will surely have some hangover effect after their last-minute loss to Switzerland.

Ecuador

How will the South Americans respond? Up 1-0 at halftime but 2-1 losers via an injury time goal from the Swiss, will there be some letdown? Ecuador now has to cope knowing they have to start from scratch to get a victory in Brazil.

Match Analysis

Ecuador will be in attack mode, as they must in order to get three points. Honduras is likely to again play the role of whipping boys, likely again outclassed by the talent on the other side of the pitch.

Key Injuries, Suspensions, Yellow Cards

Wilson Palacios earned two yellows and thus an automatic red card for his fouls against France. One of the best players for Honduras, he will be suspended vs. Ecuador.

Guy’s Pick

Ecuador, despite such a whirlwind match against Switzerland, will have the right reply in order to earn a win and three points before they face France in their group stage finale.

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