TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 9, 8:35 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on predicting which team will dominate the first half of an upcoming soccer match by winning by a margin of at least two goals. It specifically tracks the performance of the teams during the initial 45 minutes of play, ignoring any events that occur in the second half. The outcome depends solely on the goal difference within this timeframe.
The event determines whether either Cruz Azul or New York City will secure a decisive first-half victory in their Leagues Cup match scheduled for August 9, 2026, winning by more than 1.5 goals. Both primary rules evaluate a win margin exceeding one goal, effectively requiring a two-goal difference in favor of either team during the first half. If the game is canceled or rescheduled beyond 48 hours, the market resolves to a fair price. Only goals scored in the first half are considered, with no regard to second-half performance or final full-match results.
This market resolves around Aug 10, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result depends solely on the live match statistics — specifically whether Cruz Azul’s score exceeds New York City’s by more than 1.5 goals during the first half, as recorded by official match reports.
Injuries to key players, weather conditions, or strategic lineup changes could shift trader sentiment and move this market. High-impact news — such as a star player being ruled out or a coach adjusting tactics — often causes rapid price swings. As the match nears, any update that affects the perceived likelihood of Cruz Azul covering the spread may cause volume to spike and odds to adjust quickly.