Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via احتمالات كأس العالم) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
53% | 47% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
53% | 47% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 31°C | 53% |
| 30°C | 36% |
| 32°C | 13% |
| 29°C | 1% |
| 33°C | 1% |
| 24°C or below | 0% |
| 25°C | 0% |
| 26°C | 0% |
| 27°C | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 34°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
London's highest temperature on 12 August 2026 will be measured at City Airport Station and resolved against the Daily Observations table on Weather Underground, with settlement occurring at midday on that date. The market currently reflects zero probability of any outcome occurring, suggesting either incomplete pricing or a technical issue in market initialisation rather than genuine certainty about temperature ranges.
August temperatures at London City Airport typically range between 18°C and 26°C, with historical highs during the month occasionally reaching 28–30°C during heat waves. The 2022 UK heat wave saw London record 40.3°C, though such extremes remain rare; more commonly, mid-August sees daily highs in the low to mid-20s. Comparable August days from 2015–2024 provide the most relevant baseline for assessing probability distributions across temperature bands, as they reflect recent climate patterns and urban heat effects specific to the airport's location in East London.
Traders should monitor the Met Office's extended forecast from early August 2026, which typically provides reliable guidance 10–14 days ahead. Atlantic weather systems and high-pressure positioning over the UK in early August will be the primary drivers of whether temperatures trend toward seasonal norms or exceed them. Any significant heat dome developing over continental Europe in the week prior would increase odds of elevated readings, whilst persistent cloud cover or Atlantic low-pressure systems would suppress highs toward cooler ranges.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in London on August 12?. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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