Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via توقعات المونديال) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
46% | 54% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
46% | 54% | 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 → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 33°C | 46% |
| 32°C | 28% |
| 34°C | 22% |
| 31°C | 5% |
| 35°C | 4% |
| 30°C | 1% |
| 27°C or below | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 29°C | 0% |
| 36°C | 0% |
| 37°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Hong Kong’s heat on 6 August will be measured by the Hong Kong Observatory’s final daily extract, and the relevant number is the day’s **absolute daily maximum** in one-decimal Celsius. The market is already priced at **0% YES**, which is consistent with a forecast profile that sits well below the levels usually needed to threaten the top end of the August range. AccuWeather’s current Hong Kong view has 6 August around **31°C/27°C**, while other August climate references put the city’s typical early-August maximum in the low 30s, with a normal 6 August mean maximum of **31.6°C**.[1][2]
The historical frame does not point to an extreme outlier unless conditions line up for a very hot, settled spell. In August 2025, the Observatory said showery weather persisted on 6 August before a hotter, finer run later in the week; the month’s peak only reached **34.4°C** on 10 August.[3] In 2024, the Observatory described August as exceptionally hot overall, with a mean daily maximum of **32.3°C**, which shows that hot months do occur, but not necessarily on the first day traders are watching.[5] For this market, the key comparison is whether 6 August lands near the low-30s norm or becomes one of those upper-30s-style spikes that can shift the resolution band.[2][9]
Traders should watch the Observatory’s own short-range updates, because the outcome depends on whether rain, cloud and onshore flow suppress the afternoon high or whether a drier, more stable pattern develops. The available forecast data for 6 August currently leans warm but not extreme, with some sources even flagging showers rather than a heat spike.[1][8] The market cannot settle until the Observatory publishes the finalized daily extract for 6 August, so late changes in the official record matter more than headline forecasts once the day has passed.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in Hong Kong on August 6?. 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
- 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.
- 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.
- How fast do sports winnings settle?
- Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.
- What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?
- Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.
- 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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