Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via توقعات كورة) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
80% | 20% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open the market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
80% | 20% | 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 | 80% |
| 35°C | 13% |
| 33°C | 7% |
| 32°C | 2% |
| 36°C | 2% |
| 27°C or below | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 29°C | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°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 via Weather Underground's Daily Observations table. The settlement window closes at midday on that date, meaning afternoon temperature spikes after 12:00 UTC will not factor into resolution.
August temperatures in Madrid typically peak between 35°C and 40°C, with historical data from the airport station showing extremes reaching 42–43°C during heat waves. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are pricing in either an unusually cool August day or uncertainty about whether any single temperature threshold will be exceeded. Comparable August days at Barajas have regularly recorded highs above 38°C, making extreme heat the seasonal norm rather than exception. The current implied probability appears disconnected from Madrid's typical summer patterns, which historically produce sustained high temperatures throughout the month.
Traders should monitor European weather forecasting models in the weeks preceding mid-August 2026, particularly any Atlantic high-pressure systems or heat dome formations that typically drive Madrid's summer extremes. Spanish meteorological services (AEMET) publish extended forecasts that often signal multi-week heat patterns by late July. The settlement cutoff at noon creates a specific dependency: morning temperatures recorded before midday will determine the outcome, potentially excluding the hottest hours of afternoon heating. Any significant weather system disrupting typical August conditions—such as Atlantic moisture or northerly wind patterns—would materially shift expectations from the historical baseline.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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