Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via احتمالات كأس العالم) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
99% | 1% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
99% | 1% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 14°C | 99% |
| 15°C | 1% |
| 9°C or below | 0% |
| 10°C | 0% |
| 11°C | 0% |
| 12°C | 0% |
| 13°C | 0% |
| 16°C | 0% |
| 17°C | 0% |
| 18°C | 0% |
| 19°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Wellington’s weather on 9 August is forecast to be cool, windy and showery rather than genuinely warm, which is the core reason the market is leaning hard towards the lowest temperature bands. AccuWeather’s day forecast points to a high of 59°F, or about 15°C, with rain and drizzle in the morning before clouds thin later, while Weather Underground’s hourly outlook is similar at a high of 57°F, or about 14°C, with morning rain then sunshine by afternoon.[1][8] On those numbers, the most likely Daily Observations peak sits in the low-to-mid teens Celsius, far below any threshold that would require an unusually warm inland surge.[1][8]
The historical frame also argues against a high-end print. August is Wellington’s cold season, with long-run daytime highs around 12°C to 13°C and only limited upside on most days.[15][18][19] Even where forecasts vary, the spread is small: Weather Watch and MetService both describe a breezy, unsettled day with rain easing and clearing later, while AccuWeather’s broader August calendar keeps nearby days clustered around the mid-teens at most.[2][4][11] For a 0% yes market, the practical question is not whether Wellington can reach the teens — it often can — but whether the airport station logs a materially higher top temperature than current forecasts imply, which would require a sharper than expected late-afternoon warm-up.[15][18]
Traders should watch the airport station observations rather than the summary high/low headline, because the market resolves from the Daily Observations table on Weather Underground.[8] The main catalysts are timing-related: how quickly the morning rain clears, whether northerly winds mix down warmer air, and whether the highest reading occurs before or after the forecast cloud break.[1][8][11] Any short-lived spike in sun and wind through midday would matter more than the overnight low, since the settlement outcome depends on the single highest recorded Celsius value at Wellington Intl Airport Station within the window.[8]
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in Wellington on August 9?. 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.
- 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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