Preview Line Up Formation Spain vs Honduras Predictions
These teams have only met once previously: in the Group stage during the 1982 World Cup, the Catrachos held the hosts Spain to a 1-1 draw.There has been a Colombian manager at the last six World Cups, so far, none of Reinaldo Rueda's predecessors have made it past the last 16.Spain's defeat against Switzerland was the first time they lost with Andres Iniesta in the starting line-up.Honduras' pass completion in the first round of only 63 per cent is the lowest seen at the World Cup in the first round.Honduras have conceded exactly one goal in each of their four World Cup finals games.Spain have kept only five clean sheets in their last 21 World Cup finals games.
Xavi (102) and Xabi Alonso (101) were the only two players to attempt over 100 passes (including crosses and corners) in the opening round of the World Cup.
Honduras only managed to touch the ball once in the opposition's box against Chile, fewer times than any other side in the opening round.Spain have only met a Central American side twice in the World Cup, drawing 1-1 with Honduras in 1982 and beating Mexico 1-0 in 1962.
If Honduras score against Spain it will be exactly 28 years to the day since their last World Cup goal, when they netted against Northern Ireland.
No side has ever won the World Cup after losing their opening group game, Spain will be hoping to buck this trend.
