CRM glossary

What is Predictive analytics?

Using statistical models and machine learning on historical and live data to forecast outcomes.

Updated October 2026·2 min read·By the MagicWand team
Definition

Predictive analytics: Using statistical models and machine learning on historical and live data to forecast outcomes.

Example

Estimating a 74% chance a deal closes this month from engagement, timing and past outcomes.

Why it matters

It shifts teams from reacting to anticipating.

Predictive analytics in MagicWand

Close, churn and expansion likelihood are predicted from live signal.