TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$85,014,378
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,391,695,592
394,774
Markets across
30,069
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,615
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 19, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on the margin of victory in a professional soccer match between Seattle and Austin. It evaluates whether the winning team achieves a specified goal differential threshold. Outcomes are determined solely by regular-time scoring, excluding extra time or penalty shootouts.
The event resolves based on the goal differential between Seattle and Austin in their MLS match scheduled for August 19, 2026, after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Four distinct outcome thresholds define resolution: Seattle winning by more than 2.5 goals, Seattle winning by more than 1.5 goals, Austin winning by more than 1.5 goals, or Austin winning by more than 2.5 goals. If any of these conditions are met for the respective team, the corresponding market resolves to Yes. No resolution occurs for outcomes falling outside these thresholds, including draws, wins by exactly the margin, or results determined during extra time or penalties. The governing rules explicitly state that Kalshi holds no official affiliation with the league or its entities.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders determine the odds through continuous bidding and asking, reflecting their collective view of the likely point differential. The current implied probability reflects the chance of each possible outcome, adjusted for market depth and recent trading activity. Volume of $143,036 supports these prices, showing how much capital is backing each side. This decentralized pricing captures a broad range of opinions from participants.
This market resolves around Aug 20, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The official result will reflect the verified point spread from the game, closing all positions based on that definitive number. Until then, traders can adjust positions as new information emerges, but the final settlement is tied exclusively to the publicly confirmed score difference.
Injuries to key players, changes in coaching strategy, or weather conditions could shift expectations for team performance and move this market. Media narratives and pre-game polls may also influence trader sentiment, especially if one side is favored in the headlines. As the event nears, any update to team lineups or venue conditions can cause rapid adjustments in odds and volume on Kalshi.