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. TIP: Draw = 2 M2: Golden Arrows v Kaizer Chiefs. Away victory for Chiefs. TIP: Chiefs win = 3 M3: Getafe v Espanyol. Home win for Getafe. TIP: Getafe win = 1 M4: Black Leopards v BidVest Wits. Wits to win this one. TIP: Wits win = 3 M5: Orlando Pirates v Maritzburg United. Pirates too strong for Maritzburg. TIP: Pirates win = 1 M6: Real Madrid v Valencia. Previewed above.

TIP: Madrid win = 1