Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via توقعات المونديال) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
96% | 4% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
96% | 4% | 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 | 96% |
| 34°C | 4% |
| 27°C or below | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 29°C | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 32°C | 0% |
| 35°C | 0% |
| 36°C | 0% |
| 37°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Seoul’s late-summer heat profile still points to a clear upside skew for a high temperature market, even if the current crowd price is anchored at 0% YES. August normals for the city sit around the high 20s to low 30s Celsius, but official and media reporting in recent days has shown Korea in a much hotter regime, with Seoul forecast near 37C and the capital warned for extreme heat during the first week of the month.[12][15] That matters because a settlement band tied to the day’s *highest* observation at Incheon Airport can capture brief afternoon spikes even if the broader daily summary looks softer.[1][8]
The main catalysts are the Korea Meteorological Administration’s short-range updates, any heatwave advisories, and the timing of cloud cover, rain bands and sea-breeze effects over the northwest metro area. Reuters reported on 6 August that the heatwave was expected to peak over Seoul and could push the city close to its record high, which is the sort of setup that can lift the probability of a top-end outcome quickly if the forecast holds into the morning and early afternoon.[15] Traders should also watch the airport station’s actual observation cadence and whether thunderstorms or passing showers develop near Incheon later in the day, because a short-lived spike before cooling or rain is enough to decide the market under the Daily Observations rule.[1][8]
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in Seoul (Incheon) on August 10?. 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.
- 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.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- 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.
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