Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via احتمالات كأس العالم) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
98% | 2% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
98% | 2% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 11°C | 98% |
| 12°C | 2% |
| 5°C or below | 0% |
| 6°C | 0% |
| 7°C | 0% |
| 8°C | 0% |
| 9°C | 0% |
| 10°C | 0% |
| 13°C | 0% |
| 14°C | 0% |
| 15°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Wellington Airport’s highest temperature on 1 August will hinge on a single afternoon reading, not the day’s average, so the market is really about whether the station gets a brief warm burst before the evening cool-down. August in Wellington is usually cool and breezy, with long-run averages around 12°C for daytime maxima and typical highs in the mid-teens at most, which makes any outcome much above that band uncommon.[8][12][15]
The historical frame points towards the lower temperature buckets rather than an outlier warmth spike. Wellington’s August records cited in weather-history sources top out at 18.0°C to 18.3°C in different datasets, with the broader city record much higher in summer but irrelevant to an August settlement.[11][18] That matters for a market now priced at 0% YES: the market is implicitly saying a record-like August reading at the airport is not expected, and the comparable cases suggest that is consistent with the climatology rather than a bold call.[11][18]
The main catalysts are the short-range forecast, wind direction, and any passing anticyclone that can suppress cloud and keep a mild northerly flow in place long enough for the daily high to print. Traders should watch the latest Wellington Airport forecast updates and any late changes in synoptic setup from New Zealand forecasters, because even a modest shift in cloud cover or wind can move the day’s maximum by a few degrees; with the settlement window ending at noon UTC, the final reading will be set by how conditions evolve through the local afternoon rather than by overnight lows.[8][12]
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in Wellington 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
- 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 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.
- 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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