TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.5b
24H VOL:
$271,200,656
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,922,627,141
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 24, 11:59 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the total number of goals scored in a professional soccer match between Stoke and Bristol City. The outcome depends on whether the combined goals exceed specific thresholds. It reflects the offensive performance of both teams during the regulated time of the game.
The event resolves based on whether the total goals scored by both Stoke and Bristol City in their EFL Championship match exceed specified thresholds. All markets consider only goals scored within the 90 minutes of regular play plus any stoppage time added by the referee, explicitly excluding goals from extra time or penalty shootouts. Each threshold—ranging from over 0.5 to over 5.5 goals—defines a separate market outcome, with higher thresholds representing increasingly rare scoring scenarios. The governing rules uniformly apply across all markets, and Kalshi disclaims any official affiliation with the league or ownership of associated trademarks and branding.
Generally, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and incorporate a profit margin, while this market is driven by traders directly expressing their beliefs about the probability of different outcomes. If a significant discrepancy exists, arbitrage opportunities might arise, where traders can profit by simultaneously buying and selling contracts on Kalshi and at a sportsbook. However, it’s important to remember that both represent probabilities as perceived by different groups.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts corresponding to different total goal ranges. The price of each contract represents the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders buy a contract, its price increases, indicating a higher perceived probability, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that the market reflects the collective intelligence of those trading on the event.
This market resolves around Oct 24, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final goal tally of the Stoke City versus Bristol City match is verifiable from credible public reporting. The total number of goals scored in the match – including any own goals and goals scored during added time – will determine which contracts pay out. The resolution will be based on official match data and will be publicly available following the conclusion of the game.
Several factors could influence the price movement of this market. Late-breaking news regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either Stoke City or Bristol City would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather conditions, such as heavy rain or strong winds, could also shift expectations about the number of goals scored. Furthermore, any pre-match analysis from reputable football analysts predicting a high or low-scoring game could sway trader sentiment and affect the price of contracts in this market.