Striker Alexander Frei believes Switzerland are capable of meeting their goals target to qualify for the next phase of the World Cup (Switzerland 8/15, Honduras 11/2, draw 3/1).
The Swiss captain said his team, who need to win by two clear goals to make it through to the last 16, were focusing on that target.
A draw might even be enough for the Swiss, depending on the result of the game between Chile and Spain, and Frei – the country’s record goalscorer – said he was 100 per cent fit and looking forward to the final Group H match.
He said: “We practice very hard. We score goals in our training units as well. We scored two goals against Greece both in the home match and in the away match [in qualifying] so I think we have got a very good argument for scoring two goals.”
“Over the past qualification round we conceded very few goals,” he added, acknowledging the strength of the team’s defence but saying: “We can also score lots of goals. We just have to make sure we do score and we feel comfortable about that.
“All the players are hot. They want to get the second victory. They want to give a sensational performance tomorrow in order to reach the round of 16 with glory,” added Frei, who has netted 40 international goals.
Frei said it would be foolish to underestimate Spain regardless of their defeat to the Swiss.
“It would be disastrous not to look at Spain as a favourite. Just take a look at the players they have. Take a look at the football they play. I’m sure they are going to put their foot down.”
Defender Steve Von Bergen believes Switzerland can bounce back following the 1-0 defeat by Chile in Group H.
Von Bergen said: “We are angry at the moment but we are still in with a great chance, provided we beat Honduras.
“We were completely thrown by the red card against Chile. We let ourselves be pressed too far back at the start, although we went out there intending to attack. It is hard work with 10 men.”
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said he intends to monitor the clash between leaders Chile and European champions Spain.
Hitzfeld said: “I will be well informed about what is happening in Pretoria. It could be that I will modify my tactics depending on the score. I feel that anything can happen in that game.”
Honduras have lost both matches and Hitzfeld said: “They have moments of confusion in defence and we have to take advantage of that.”
Switzerland opened with a victory against Spain only to lose to Chile after Valon Behrami’s red card.
Bet on the World Cup and get £200. Click here to visit Bet365 and claim your free money.