Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via احتمالات كأس العالم) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
61% | 39% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
61% | 39% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 34°C | 61% |
| 35°C | 19% |
| 33°C | 16% |
| 32°C | 3% |
| 36°C | 2% |
| 31°C | 1% |
| 27°C or below | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 29°C | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 37°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Madrid's highest temperature on 16 August 2026 will be measured at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Station and resolved against the Daily Observations table on Weather Underground. The settlement window closes at midday UTC on that date, meaning afternoon temperature spikes recorded after 12:00 will not factor into the resolution.
August temperatures in Madrid typically peak between 35–40°C, with historical data from the airport station showing that mid-August readings frequently exceed 38°C. The city's inland location and summer heat dome patterns make extreme heat common during this period. Recent August records from 2023 and 2024 saw maximum temperatures at Barajas reach 39–40°C on multiple dates, establishing a baseline for what constitutes typical versus exceptional heat for this timeframe. The 0% implied probability suggests the market crowd expects a temperature threshold set at an unrealistic level relative to Madrid's climatology.
Traders should monitor European weather forecasts from mid-July onwards, particularly tracking Atlantic pressure systems and North African heat advection patterns that typically dominate August conditions. The Spanish meteorological agency (AEMET) publishes monthly outlooks in early August that can shift expectations around heat intensity. Any unusual atmospheric blocking patterns or early autumn systems moving into the Iberian Peninsula would be material to watch, though such deviations from typical August heat are relatively uncommon. The specific resolution threshold will determine whether current pricing reflects genuine climate expectations or a mismatch between market design and meteorological reality.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in Madrid on August 16?. 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.
- 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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