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 |
|---|---|
| 34°C | 100% |
| 27°C or below | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 29°C | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 32°C | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 35°C | 0% |
| 36°C | 0% |
| 37°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Guangzhou will experience peak summer heat on 21 August 2026, with the highest temperature recorded at Baiyun International Airport Station determining the settlement outcome. August represents the tail end of Guangzhou's hottest season, when daily maxima typically range between 32–35°C, though occasional spikes above 36°C occur during particularly intense heat waves or when tropical systems approach the region.
Historical data from the past decade shows Guangzhou's August temperatures cluster predictably around 33–34°C on most days, with readings exceeding 37°C occurring in roughly one in five years during the month. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in either a specific temperature threshold that historical patterns rarely breach, or uncertainty about the exact range bands offered. Comparable August conditions from 2015, 2017, and 2019 recorded highs of 36.2°C, 35.8°C, and 36.5°C respectively at the airport station, providing a baseline for assessing whether the market's implied range sits above or below typical late-summer extremes.
Traders should monitor tropical cyclone activity in the Western Pacific during late July and early August 2026, as storm systems can either suppress temperatures through cloud cover or intensify heat through atmospheric dynamics. China's meteorological forecasts typically become reliable 10–14 days before the target date; any official heat warnings issued by Guangzhou authorities in mid-August would signal elevated probability for higher temperature bands. The resolution methodology specifies Weather Underground's Daily Observations table rather than summary figures, making data consistency critical to settlement accuracy.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Highest temperature in Guangzhou on August 21?. 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.
- 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.
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