Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via توقعات كورة) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open the market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open the market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open the market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open the market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open the market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 35°C | 100% |
| 29°C or below | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 32°C | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 34°C | 0% |
| 36°C | 0% |
| 37°C | 0% |
| 38°C | 0% |
| 39°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Guangzhou will experience peak summer heat on 15 August 2026, with the market settling on whichever temperature range captures the highest reading recorded at Baiyun International Airport that day. The resolution hinges on Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than summary figures, a distinction that occasionally produces different values when multiple stations feed into a single day's record.
August temperatures in Guangzhou historically cluster in the 32–35°C range during mid-month, though readings above 36°C occur in roughly one year in three during this period. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in an outcome at the lower end of the settlement bands offered, despite Guangzhou's consistent pattern of extreme summer heat. Historical data from the airport station shows August peaks rarely dip below 31°C and frequently exceed 34°C, making very low temperature ranges statistically unlikely given the city's subtropical monsoon climate and urban heat island effects.
Traders should monitor the 2026 Atlantic and Western Pacific typhoon season intensity through July and early August, as tropical systems can temporarily suppress temperatures through cloud cover and rainfall. The El Niño or La Niña phase entering northern hemisphere summer will influence broader regional pressure patterns. Weather Underground's data feed reliability at Baiyun station should be verified before settlement, given the explicit instruction to use Daily Observations over summary sections—discrepancies between the two have historically affected resolution in similar markets.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in Guangzhou on August 15?. 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.
- 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.
- 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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