Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via احتمالات كأس العالم) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
96% | 4% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
96% | 4% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | View on Polymarket → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | View on Polymarket → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | View on Polymarket → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | View on Polymarket → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Other | 96% |
| claude-opus-4-6-thinking | 2% |
| claude-fable-5 | 1% |
| claude-opus-4-6 | 0% |
Market context
The Arena.ai Text Arena leaderboard will determine which large language model ranks highest on 1 August 2026. The settlement mechanism relies on the Overall category ranking with style control disabled, pulling directly from the public leaderboard's "Rank" column at that specific date and time. Current crowd pricing at 2% implies either extreme confidence in a particular model's dominance or substantial uncertainty about which contender will hold the top position across the eight-month window.
Historical precedent from comparable AI benchmarking platforms shows that leaderboard leadership shifts when new model releases arrive or when existing models receive significant updates. OpenAI's GPT-4 held extended periods atop similar rankings following its March 2023 release, though Claude's variants have periodically challenged that position depending on evaluation methodology. The 2% probability suggests the market has already priced in a heavily favoured incumbent, likely reflecting current leaderboard standings as a strong predictor of August 2026 performance.
Traders should monitor announcement schedules from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Meta for model releases or major capability updates between now and settlement. The Arena.ai leaderboard itself updates continuously as new evaluations run, so tracking momentum shifts in the Overall rankings over the coming months will signal whether the current favourite is consolidating or losing ground. Any architectural breakthrough or scaled training run disclosed by leading labs could materially alter the competitive landscape, though the eight-month timeframe allows substantial room for multiple iterations and repositioning.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Best AI model on August 1?. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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