Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via توقعات المونديال) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
48% | 52% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
48% | 52% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 28°C | 48% |
| 29°C | 47% |
| 30°C | 5% |
| 23°C or below | 0% |
| 24°C | 0% |
| 25°C | 0% |
| 26°C | 0% |
| 27°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 32°C | 0% |
| 33°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Shanghai's weather in mid-August sits firmly within the city's peak summer season, when daily highs routinely exceed 32°C. The settlement window closes at midday on 11 August 2026, meaning the resolution will capture the maximum temperature recorded at Pudong International Airport during the morning and early afternoon hours—the period when diurnal heating typically peaks. August historically ranks as Shanghai's hottest month, with mean daily maxima around 32–33°C, though individual days frequently breach 35°C depending on synoptic patterns and urban heat island effects.
Historical precedent suggests extreme caution around the 0% implied probability. Shanghai's August temperature record stands at 40.9°C (set in 2013), and readings above 37°C occur in roughly one-third of August days across the past two decades. The specific resolution mechanism—drawing from Weather Underground's Daily Observations table at Pudong rather than summary figures—introduces a technical dependency that traders should verify independently, as station-level data occasionally diverges from published summaries.
The primary catalyst affecting August 2026 temperatures will be the East Asian summer monsoon's intensity and any tropical cyclone activity in the Western Pacific. Typhoon passage or moisture-laden southwesterly flows can suppress temperatures substantially, whilst high-pressure systems over northern China typically drive heat northward into the Yangtze River valley. Traders should monitor seasonal forecasts from the China Meteorological Administration and track any tropical systems developing in late July, as these represent the most material variables for temperature outcomes in the 10–14 day window preceding settlement.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in Shanghai on August 11?. 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'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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