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America de Cali

WDDWW
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59%P(1)23%P(X)18%P(2)
λ home
1.87
λ away
1.13
Σλ total
3.00
P(over 2.5)
52%
P(BTTS)
56%
Modal score
1–1 10.5%

America de Cali vs Internacional de Bogota prediction & xG model: Both teams to score

Model sheet

How the numbers for America de Cali v Internacional de Bogota are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Ratings fitted to league results (5 and 5 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
America de Cali (home)1.511.420.871.88
Internacional de Bogota (away)1.401.240.761.32

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.51 × 1.42 × 0.87 ≈ 1.88

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings3.1945%
Statistical xG feed3.2225%
Over/under 2.5 price2.5330%
Blended total λ3.00100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.87, λaway = 1.13

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

America de Cali λ = 1.87
015.4%
128.8%
226.9%
316.8%
47.9%
5+4.2%
Internacional de Bogota λ = 1.13
032.3%
136.5%
220.6%
37.8%
42.2%
5+0.6%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Ame \ Int012345+
05.05.63.21.2··
19.3115.92.20.6·
28.79.85.62.10.6·
35.46.13.51.3··
42.52.91.60.6··
5+1.31.50.9···
Σ home-win cells
54.7%
Σ draw cells
22.6%
Σ away-win cells
22.8%
Most probable score
1–1 · 10.5%
4

Blending with the market

Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 America de Cali49.9%61.0%64.8%58.8%
X Draw23.5%23.0%22.7%23.1%
2 Internacional de Bogota26.6%16.0%12.4%18.2%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.086 → 8.6% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · America de Cali58.8%1.701.4270.4%-16.6%
X · Draw23.1%4.344.0524.7%-6.6%
2 · Internacional de Bogota18.2%5.507.4013.5%+34.5%
Double chance
1X81.8%1.221.0595.2%-14.1%
X241.2%2.422.6238.2%+8.1%
1276.9%1.301.1984.0%-8.4%
Draw no bet
DNB America de Cali76.4%1.31–––
DNB Internacional de Bogota23.6%4.23–––
Goal lines
Over 1.574.8%1.341.3076.9%-2.7%
Under 1.525.2%3.972.9733.7%-25.2%
Over 2.552.0%1.922.0149.8%+4.6%
Under 2.548.0%2.091.7457.5%-16.6%
Over 3.531.2%3.213.3429.9%+4.1%
Under 3.568.8%1.451.2480.6%-14.7%
Both teams to score
BTTS yes pick55.6%1.802.2245.0%+23.3%
BTTS no44.4%2.251.5763.7%-30.2%
Half-time
HT 140.5%2.47–––
HT X38.8%2.58–––
HT 220.6%4.84–––
6

The selection

Model pickBoth teams to score
Probability55.6%
Fair odds1.80
Best odds2.22
EV per unit+23.3%

EV = 0.556 × 2.22 − 1 = +0.233 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.191 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 2.0% of bankroll

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricAmerica de CaliInternacional de Bogota
SequenceWWDDWWLLLWLW
Matches66
W-D-L4-2-02-0-4
Points per match2.331.00
Goals for / match1.501.17
Goals against / match0.501.50
Over 2.550%67%
BTTS50%67%
Clean sheets50%0%
Failed to score33%33%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

America de Cali ahead at 59%, against 18% for Internacional de Bogota and 23% for the draw.

Form

America de Cali have four wins from their last six (W W D D W W). Latest: 2–0 away at Deportivo Pereira. Per match: 1.5 scored, 0.5 conceded. 3 shut-outs in that run.

Internacional de Bogota have two wins from their last six (L L L W L W). Latest: 0–2 at home to Santa Fe. Per match: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded. No shut-outs in that run.

Head to head

Previous 2: America de Cali 2, Internacional de Bogota 0, drawn 0, 2.5 goals per meeting. Last meeting (Nov 2026): Internacional de Bogota 1–2 America de Cali. Old results carry little weight next to current ratings.

Expected goals (xG)

xG America de Cali 1.87 · Internacional de Bogota 1.13 · total 3.00. Goals expected – 52% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.

Model selection

Highest-rated market: Both teams to score, probability 56%, odds 2.22 v fair 1.80. Most probable score: America de Cali 2–1 Internacional de Bogota. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

Every meeting →
  • 11 Nov 2026Internacional de Bogota1–2America de Cali
  • 26 Jul 2026Internacional de Bogota0–2America de Cali

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for America de Cali vs Internacional de Bogota?

The Model pick is Both teams to score with a model probability of 56, priced around 2.22 by the bookmakers.

What are the America de Cali v Internacional de Bogota probabilities?

America de Cali win 59%, draw 23%, Internacional de Bogota win 18%.

What is the most probable score for America de Cali vs Internacional de Bogota?

America de Cali 2–1 Internacional de Bogota is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for America de Cali vs Internacional de Bogota?

America de Cali 1.87, Internacional de Bogota 1.13 – over 2.5 at 52%, BTTS at 56%.

What time is America de Cali vs Internacional de Bogota?

Wednesday 18 November 2026, 02:30 WAT – Copa Colombia.