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Magallanes vs Deportes Santa Cruz Prediction— Chile - Liga de Ascenso
Matchday 22 ·Saturday, August 22, 2026, 19:00
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 3.9 puts the goal expectation well above the line. Model probability 67.3% vs bookmaker-implied 56.5% — a clear edge.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 56 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 57% / xG 2.6-1.3 / O2.5 67% / BTTS 63%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.9 xG → O2.5 PROB 67.3% · O3.5 PROB 47.1%
Form & verdict
MAGALLANES · PPG 1.56
DEPORTES SANTA CRUZ · PPG 0.80
xG gap +1.36 - moderate Home edge
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Magallanes face Deportes Santa Cruz in Chile - Liga de Ascenso on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Magallanes a 57% chance, the draw 20% and Deportes Santa Cruz 23%, so Magallanes are favoured to win. Expected goals are 2.6 for Magallanes and 1.3 for Deportes Santa Cruz (3.9 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 67% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 63% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Magallanes are averaging 1.56 points per game versus 0.80 for Deportes Santa Cruz. The best value bet our model finds is over 3.5 goals, with an expected value of +39.0%. This match finished 1-0.