TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.6b
24H VOL:
$323,326,361
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,969,435,260
419,363
Markets across
40,411
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,612
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 17, 6:37 PM EST
Polymarket
This event is for the upcoming FA Cup game, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026 between Southend United FC and Berkhamsted FC.
This event is for the upcoming FA Cup game, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026 between Southend United FC and Berkhamsted FC.
Prediction market odds often differ from those offered by traditional sportsbooks, reflecting the ‘wisdom of the crowd.’ Sportsbooks set their lines based on models and internal analysis, while this market incorporates the diverse perspectives and information of many individual traders. If sportsbooks initially favor one team heavily, but a significant number of traders in this market believe the other team has a better chance, the odds here will adjust accordingly. This can create opportunities to find value where the market disagrees with conventional wisdom.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism. Traders buy and sell shares representing their belief in the likelihood of each outcome. As more shares are traded, the price of each share fluctuates, reflecting the collective prediction of the market participants. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of a 'yes' share, for example, indicates the probability that the specified outcome will occur, as determined by the traders themselves. This dynamic pricing allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust predictions accordingly.
This market resolves around Oct 17, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result of the Southend United FC vs. Berkhamsted FC match, as reported by a trusted sports news source. The platform will then determine the winning outcome and distribute payouts to those who correctly predicted the result. Traders should monitor official sources for the final score to understand when the market will be settled.
Several factors could influence trading activity and shift the odds in this market. Any news regarding team injuries, changes in coaching staff, or unexpected player suspensions would likely have an impact. Additionally, the performance of both teams in their preceding matches, weather conditions on the day of the game, and even public sentiment expressed on social media could all contribute to price movements. Significant shifts in betting volume, even without specific news, can also indicate changing market expectations.