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Closed: Aug 19, 10:43 PM EST
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In the upcoming MLS game between Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC, scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Sporting Kansas City" if Sporting Kansas City score more goals than St. Louis City SC in the second half of regular play plus second-half stoppage time. This market will resolve to "Draw" if Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC score the same number of goals in the second half of regular play plus second-half stoppage time. This market will resolve to "St. Louis City SC" if St. Louis City SC score more goals than Sporting Kansas City in the second half of regular play plus second-half stoppage time. If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve to "Draw". This market refers only to the outcome within the second half of regular play plus second-half stoppage time. First-half goals, extra time, and penalty shoot-outs are excluded. The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 24 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead. All markets will settle based on the official final result as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. Revisions to officially declared final scores made after market resolution will not be accounted for in determining the outcome.
In the upcoming MLS game between Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC, scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Sporting Kansas City" if Sporting Kansas City score more goals than St. Louis City SC in the second half of regular play plus second-half stoppage time. This market will resolve to "Draw" if Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC score the same number of goals in the second half of regular play plus second-half stoppage time. This market will resolve to "St. Louis City SC" if St. Louis City SC score more goals than Sporting Kansas City in the second half of regular play plus second-half stoppage time. If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve to "Draw". This market refers only to the outcome within the second half of regular play plus second-half stoppage time. First-half goals, extra time, and penalty shoot-outs are excluded. The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 24 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead. All markets will settle based on the official final result as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. Revisions to officially declared final scores made after market resolution will not be accounted for in determining the outcome.
On Polymarket, this market reflects trader sentiment through dynamic odds that adjust in real time. Sportsbook odds, set by licensed operators, often include a built-in house edge and may lag behind rapid shifts in public opinion. Prediction market odds can therefore appear more volatile and sometimes more favorable to sharp traders, especially in the hours leading up to the match. The contrast becomes most noticeable when large betting inflows or key player updates shift expectations. For participants, understanding both sides offers insight into market efficiency and potential value opportunities before Aug 20, 2026.
This market resolves around Aug 20, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final result depends solely on the match’s second-half performance — no forecasts, simulations, or models are involved. After the whistle, the platform will update the market to reflect the officially recorded result.
Injuries, weather updates, or tactical changes announced by coaches can all shift this market. Key players being benched or a sudden storm warning for the venue might tilt odds toward a draw or away win. Also, large bets placed on one side — especially from high-volume traders — can create short-term price swings, while pre-match polls or expert commentary may nudge public sentiment and influence smaller traders.