TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
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MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 27, 4:38 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the outcome of a soccer match between Chelsea and Luton, focusing specifically on the margin of victory during regulation time. It considers different thresholds for wins by either team, without accounting for extra time or penalty shootouts. The result is determined solely by the goal difference after 90 minutes of play plus any added stoppage time.
The event evaluates whether Chelsea or Luton achieves a victory margin exceeding specified goal differences in their EFL Cup match scheduled for August 27, 2026, considering only regulation time (90 minutes plus stoppage time, excluding extra time or penalties). Four distinct outcome thresholds are defined: Chelsea winning by more than 2.5 goals, Chelsea winning by more than 1.5 goals, Luton winning by more than 1.5 goals, and Luton winning by more than 2.5 goals. If any of these conditions are met—meaning either team wins by the required margin—the market resolves affirmatively. The rules clarify that Kalshi, the platform hosting this event, holds no official affiliation with the governing league, and all associated trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
Compared to traditional sportsbook odds, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a different risk assessment because they are driven by trader sentiment and betting patterns rather than set by oddsmakers. While sportsbooks may incorporate additional factors like historical data and house margins, this market lets participants bet directly on their expectations of the goal spread. Traders should watch for divergence between the two, as shifts in public sentiment or new information can cause this market to move independently from sportsbook lines.
This market resolves around Aug 28, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final result will be based on the official match score after regulation time, and the contract pays out according to the predetermined spread range. No additional play or extra time is considered — only the confirmed score at the end of the standard match duration determines the settlement.
Injuries, lineup changes, or weather conditions could shift expectations and move this market significantly before Aug 28, 2026. Key moments like recent form, head-to-head performance, or strategic adjustments by coaches often influence trader sentiment. Media reports, expert analysis, and betting trends also play a role. As the match approaches, any new information that changes the perceived likelihood of a particular goal differential can cause rapid price swings on Kalshi.