Burton says Real Madrid will come out tops
This week’s Soccer Laduma guest predictor is former Santos defender Edries Burton. Fri 27 Oct (19:30) - Orlando Pirates v Polokwane City (DStv Premiership): Despite winning the MTN8 and advancing to the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout, the Soweto giants are still lagging behind in the league, in which they are in 14th position, albeit with three games in hand. Rise and Shine will present a tricky challenge, having just dumped SuperSport United out of the cup with a 4-1 thumping.
Edries Burton: Orlando Pirates win
Sat 28 Oct (13:30) - Chelsea v Brentford (English Premier League): London derby. Chelsea were 2-0 up and cruising against Arsenal this past weekend before conceding two late goals. A much better performance will be expected at home this weekend. Meanwhile, Brentford will travel to Stamford Bridge motivated following their 3-0 win over 10-man Burnley.
Edries Burton: Chelsea win
Sat 28 Oct (15:30) - Golden Arrows v Kaizer Chiefs (DStv Premiership): Chiefs have sacked head coach Molefi Ntseki following last weekend’s Carling Knockout loss to AmaZulu FC and Cavin Johnson steps up as interim replacement. Johnson, who has coached the likes of SuperSport United, recently joined Chiefs to head up the youth academy. It’s not an easy start for him against a motivated Arrows side, who have adjusted well to life under Mabhudi Khenyeza and won four of their last five league matches.
Edries Burton: Golden Arrows win
Sat 28 Oct (16:15) - Barcelona v Real Madrid (Spanish LaLiga): Only one point separates LaLiga pacesetters Real Madrid and third-placed Barcelona ahead of this much-anticipated El Clasico. Los Blancos will look to recover from dropping two points against Sevilla last weekend and playing the match at the Olympic Stadium, instead of Camp Nou, may just suit Carlo Ancelotti’s men.
Edries Burton: Real Madrid win
29 Oct (17:30) - Manchester United v Manchester City (English Premier League): Erik ten Hag’s side has been blowing hot and cold this season and needed a Diogo Dalot goal to see off battling newcomers Sheffield United last weekend. On the other hand, City seem to have turned the corner following the return of Rodri and a 2-1 win over Brighton.
Edries Burton: Manchester City win