Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via احتمالات كأس العالم) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 38°C | 100% |
| 32°C or below | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 34°C | 0% |
| 35°C | 0% |
| 36°C | 0% |
| 37°C | 0% |
| 39°C | 0% |
| 40°C | 0% |
| 41°C | 0% |
| 42°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Madrid's highest temperature on 17 August 2026 will be measured at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Station and resolved against Weather Underground's Daily Observations table. The settlement window closes at midday UTC on that date, meaning afternoon temperature spikes after 12:00 will not factor into the resolution.
August in Madrid typically sees daily highs between 32–36°C, with extremes occasionally exceeding 38°C during heat waves. The city experienced 40.5°C on 12 August 2022 and 39.6°C on 13 August 2023, establishing that mid-August can produce severe heat. However, such peaks remain outliers; most years see the month's maximum fall within the 34–37°C band. The current 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in a specific temperature threshold as highly unlikely, though without visibility on which range the market is testing, historical norms indicate mid-30s readings are routine for this date.
Spanish meteorological forecasts for summer 2026 remain unavailable at this stage, making near-term catalysts limited. Traders should monitor late July and early August 2026 weather patterns for Atlantic pressure systems or Saharan dust intrusions that could elevate temperatures. The airport station's location in the northern suburbs means it typically records slightly cooler readings than central Madrid; this geographic factor matters when comparing to historical city-centre records. Any significant heat wave affecting southern Europe in the weeks preceding mid-August would be the primary driver reshaping current odds.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in Madrid on August 17?. 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
- 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.
- 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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