Real Cartagena 66%Draw 17%Popayan 17%Expected goals 1.85 – 0.73
66%
Betarazi pick
Real Cartagena to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.36 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
Picks by market
ResultReal Cartagena to win ✗66% · @1.36
Double chanceReal Cartagena or draw ✗83% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.91
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.55
Real Cartagena vs Popayan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 4 October the Primera B brings Real Cartagena against Popayan. Kick-off: 02:20 WAT. In the table, Real Cartagena are 3rd, among the top four, on 4 points after 3 matches; Popayan are 2nd (among the top four) with 7. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Real Cartagena, last 5: DDLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Union Magdalena, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Popayan, last 5: WWWDL Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Patriotas, at home. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Mar 2026) it ended Popayan 1–1 Real Cartagena.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Real Cartagena 1.8 xG, Popayan 0.7 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 53%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Real Cartagena 66%, draw 17%, Popayan 17%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.91.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Real Cartagena to win (66%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Real Cartagena 1–0 Popayan. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Real Cartagena66%fair 1.51 · @1.36
Draw17%fair 5.74 · @4.33
Popayan17%fair 6.05 · @6.00
2.58Expected goals
1.85Real Cartagena xG
0.73Popayan xG
53%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Real Cartagena 1.8 – 0.7 Popayan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Real Cartagena vs Popayan?
Our pick is Real Cartagena to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Real Cartagena vs Popayan?
On our numbers Real Cartagena have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Popayan 17%.
How many goals will there be in Real Cartagena vs Popayan?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Real Cartagena vs Popayan?
Our predicted score is Real Cartagena 1–0 Popayan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Real Cartagena vs Popayan?
Real Cartagena vs Popayan (Primera B) kicks off on Sunday 4 October 2026 at 02:20 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.