This event group covers the outcome of the Melbourne City FC vs. Melbourne Victory FC match scheduled for February 21, 2026, in the Australian A-League. Markets track whether Melbourne Victory wins, Melbourne City wins, or the match ends in a draw, all measured at the conclusion of 90 minutes plus stoppage time (regular play only).
Polymarket explicitly specifies cancellation resolution (draw resolves Yes, wins resolve No), while Kalshi omits cancellation language entirely. This creates a settlement gap for the edge case of game cancellation with no makeup.
Hero Tip:
If cancellation risk is present, Polymarket's draw market offers implicit Yes protection, but Kalshi's markets lack clarity. Confirm with Kalshi support whether cancellation defaults to No or remains unresolved. For hedging, treat Kalshi cancellation as unresolved/ambiguous and Polymarket draw as Yes-leaning.
Critical Divergence Points:
Polymarket: Three separate binary markets: Victory win (Yes/No), City win (Yes/No), and Draw (Yes/No). All measure 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Explicit cancellation clause: win markets resolve No if canceled with no makeup; draw market resolves Yes if canceled with no makeup. Postponement keeps market open until completion.
Kalshi: Three markets presented as Yes-resolving outcomes: Victory win resolves Yes, City win resolves Yes, Tie resolves Yes. All measure 90 minutes plus stoppage time. No explicit cancellation or postponement language provided. Ambiguity on how cancellation is handled.
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