Football Result

Ricardo Márquez 66' OG
Juan Fernando Quintero 78'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
31.8%
27.8%
40.4%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.292
0.561
Game Stats
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots
15
17
Possession
39%
61%
Fouls
15
10
Yellow Cards
2
4
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
3
6
Offsides
1
2
Saves
6
3
Team Formations
4-4-2
4-2-3-1


Location
Estadio Sierra Nevada, Magdalena, Colombia
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-19 | Game Summary

In a match of the Colombian Primera A played on May 18, 2025, América de Cali defeated Unión Magdalena 2-0 at the Estadio Sierra Nevada. América de Cali dominated possession with 61% compared to Unión Magdalena's 39%. The away team also had more shots, with 17 total shots and 7 on target, while the home team managed 15 shots with only 3 on target. The goals for América de Cali came from an own goal by Ricardo Márquez in the 66th minute and a goal by Juan Fernando Quintero in the 78th minute. The game saw a higher number of fouls committed by Unión Magdalena (15) compared to América de Cali (10). América de Cali also received more yellow cards, totaling 4, while Unión Magdalena received 2.
The AI's pre-game prediction favored América de Cali to win, which proved accurate. The AI model did not anticipate a balanced game, and América de Cali's higher team rate (0.561) compared to Unión Magdalena (0.292) supported this. América de Cali's win probability was predicted at 40.4% before the game, and they delivered.
Unión Magdalena's recent form has been poor, with three losses and two draws in their previous five matches. In contrast, América de Cali has shown more stability, with two wins and three draws in their last five games, including a draw in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
Looking at previous head-to-head matches, América de Cali has generally performed well against Unión Magdalena. In their recent history, América de Cali has often secured victories or draws, indicating a historical advantage. The game continues Unión Magdalena's struggles, particularly in converting opportunities into goals, as reflected in their low shots-on-target ratio. For América de Cali, this victory reinforces their position as a strong contender in the league, especially given their ability to secure wins even amidst their continental commitments.

2025-05-17 | Pre-game insights

On May 18, 2025, Unión Magdalena will face América de Cali at Estadio Sierra Nevada in a Colombian Primera A match. According to AI predictions, América de Cali is favored to win, with a 40.4% probability compared to Unión Magdalena's 31.8%. The model suggests a 27.8% chance of a draw. Unión Magdalena's recent form shows a struggle for victories, while América de Cali, led by their key forward, experienced some draws recently. América de Cali's playmaker is expected to be crucial in dictating the tempo of the game. Historically, América de Cali has dominated the head-to-head matchups. The AI gives América de Cali the edge in this encounter.