Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via توقعات المونديال) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
2% | 98% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
2% | 98% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Market context
Iran has repeatedly struck commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz despite US demands for a public pledge to cease attacks, with the latest incident occurring in June 2026 when an IRGC strike paused international escort operations and threatened peace talks [2]. The United States explicitly requires Iran to issue a declarative statement confirming all channels are open and that ships will not be targeted, a condition senior officials framed as essential for negotiations to proceed [1][9].
Historically, Iran has conditioned passage on compliance with its naval directives, charging up to $2 million for safe transit and barring vessels linked to the US or Israel, rather than offering blanket non-aggression commitments [3]. While Oman reported that Iran affirmed commitment to international law and toll-free passage during a recent diplomatic meeting, this fell short of the unambiguous, public declaration of a policy not to attack ships required for this market [2].
Traders should monitor the outcome of peace negotiations scheduled in Oman, led by US Vice President JD Vance, where the US demand for a public pledge remains the primary sticking point [5]. Any qualifying announcement must be a clear, official statement from the Iranian government or an authorised representative explicitly committing not to attack ships transiting the strait; internal power struggles within Iran have previously complicated the ability to reach and sustain such deals [1][6].
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Iran commits not to attack ships in Hormuz by Sunday?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- Are prediction markets better than sports betting?
- Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
- When do sports markets resolve?
- Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- What are live sports odds on Polymarket?
- Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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