TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 8, 1:42 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the number of goals scored during the standard playing time of a soccer match between Cheltenham and Charlton. The outcome depends on whether the total goals exceed specific thresholds, providing insight into the offensive intensity of the game.
The event evaluates whether the total number of goals scored by both teams during the Cheltenham vs Charlton professional EFL Cup soccer game scheduled for August 8, 2026, exceeds specified thresholds within regulation time—defined as 90 minutes plus any stoppage time, but explicitly excluding extra time or penalty kicks. Each market corresponds to a different goal threshold (0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, or 5.5 goals). If the cumulative goals meet or surpass the threshold for a given market, that market resolves to 'Yes.' The resolution is strictly based on goals scored during regulation time, and the operator disclaims any official affiliation with the governing league or ownership of associated trademarks and branding.
On Kalshi, this market reflects trader sentiment rather than traditional sportsbook lines. Prediction markets often price in nuanced factors like recent form and tactical matchups that sportsbooks may simplify. While sportsbooks set fixed odds based on broader models, this market updates continuously as new information emerges, potentially offering sharper or more volatile pricing. Traders on Kalshi react in real time to data such as injury updates or weather conditions, which can cause this market to diverge from standard sportsbook offerings. The resulting odds may appear more favorable or less favorable depending on how crowd-sourced analysis contrasts with institutional lines.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders set the price through continuous bidding and asking, with the current top outcome reflecting the aggregate expectations of participants. The market’s probability output adjusts dynamically as new data emerges, such as player injuries or weather updates, influencing how traders value the likelihood of different goal totals.
This market resolves around Aug 8, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final count of goals scored during regulation time will determine the result, closing the market based on official match records and widely accepted sports data sources.
Key moments like player injuries, tactical announcements, or weather updates could shift expectations for total goals and move this market. Strong recent performances from either side may also influence trader sentiment closer to Aug 8, 2026. As the match approaches, any last-minute roster changes or strategic shifts could cause rapid adjustments. On Kalshi, these signals are reflected instantly in updated odds, so traders should monitor official team announcements and live pre-match analysis for potential swings.