Khaya’s picks

Real Madrid host Valencia in what is expected to be an exciting game at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight.

Santiago Solari’s side recovered from a 3-0 La Liga defeat to Eibar last weekend by beating Roma 2-0 away in midweek Champions League action.

The victory saw the current Champions League holders secure top spot in their group.

Valencia eased past Rayo Vallecano 3-0 seven days ago at Mestalla, but they come into this game on the back of a loss to Juventus in a Champions League game on Tuesday. Mario Mandzukic’s goal made the difference for the Serie A champions at the Allianz Stadium.

Los Blancos have won three, drawn one and lost one of their past five games against the Bats.

I think Real Madrid will edge this one.

Pool Name: S6 V1 P1 M1:

Highlands Park v Cape Town City. Share of the spoils. Draw = 2 Golden Arrows v Kaizer Chiefs. Away victory for Chiefs. Chiefs win = 3 Getafe v Espanyol. Home win for Getafe. Getafe win = 1 Black Leopards v BidVest Wits. Wits to win this one.

TIP: M2: TIP: M3: TIP: M4: TIP: M5:

Wits win = 3 Orlando Pirates v Maritzburg United. Pirates too strong for Maritzburg. Pirates win = 1 Real Madrid v Valencia. Previewed above. Madrid win = 1

TIP: M6: TIP: