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 25, 6:40 PM EST
Polymarket
More markets for the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) game, scheduled for August 25 at 2:45 PM ET.
More markets for the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) game, scheduled for August 25 at 2:45 PM ET.
Prediction market odds often differ from traditional sportsbook lines due to the decentralized nature of crowd-sourced pricing. On Polymarket, this market reflects the aggregated beliefs of participants, which can be more volatile or nuanced than sportsbook odds set by professional oddsmakers. Sportsbooks may incorporate additional factors like historical data and broader public sentiment, while prediction markets zero in on the real-time expectations of active traders. Comparing the two can reveal differences in implied probabilities and market confidence levels.
On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders submit bids and asks. The current odds represent the balance of buy and sell orders, adjusting dynamically as new information emerges or as betting activity shifts. The top outcome’s implied probability is visible at any moment, showing the collective assessment of Polymarket users. Liquidity levels and recent trades also influence price discovery, making the market a real-time reflection of trader sentiment.
This market resolves around Aug 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result is determined by the official match outcome, which is then automatically matched to the market’s predefined outcomes. Once the final whistle blows and the result is reported across trusted sports news outlets, the market will close and payouts will be processed accordingly based on the verified result.
Injuries to key players, changes in team form, weather conditions, or tactical adjustments by managers could all shift this market in the coming weeks. High-profile performances, disciplinary actions, or even shifts in betting volume on Polymarket can cause price swings. As the match approaches, any new information that affects the perceived likelihood of outcomes — such as lineup announcements or strategic reshuffles — may lead to rapid changes in odds and trader positioning ahead of Aug 25, 2026.