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Closed: Oct 3, 9:42 PM EST
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This event tracks the total number of goals scored in an upcoming professional soccer match between Tampa Bay and Miami. The focus is on determining whether the combined goals exceed specific thresholds. Outcomes depend purely on the final score after regular time, excluding any extra time or penalty shootout results.
The event resolves based on the total number of goals scored by both teams in the Tampa Bay vs Miami professional USL Championship soccer match scheduled for October 3, 2026. All markets resolve solely on the score after 90 minutes of play plus any stoppage time added by the referee, with no consideration given to extra time or penalty shootout results. Each market has a different threshold for resolution: if the total goals exceed 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, or 5.5 respectively, that specific market resolves to 'Yes.' The governing rules emphasize that Kalshi is not affiliated with the league, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
Generally, prediction market odds tend to reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often proving more accurate than traditional sportsbook odds, particularly closer to the event. Sportsbooks may incorporate biases or seek to profit from public perception, while this market aggregates diverse opinions. However, initial sportsbook lines can sometimes influence early trading activity. It’s common to see discrepancies, especially when public sentiment strongly favors a particular outcome, but these differences often diminish as the event approaches and more information becomes available.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different goal totals. The price of each contract reflects the market’s collective assessment of the probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are incentivized to set prices efficiently, as they can profit from correctly anticipating the event’s outcome. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the prices adjust, providing a dynamic and real-time assessment of the potential goal count.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final goal count of the Tampa Bay vs Miami game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result declared by the league, accounting for any overtime or tie-breaking procedures. The market will settle to 100 for the contract corresponding to the actual total goals scored in the game, and 0 for all other contracts. Traders will then receive or pay out the difference between their contract price and 100.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Any news regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either the Tampa Bay or Miami teams would likely cause significant price movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favorable to high or low scoring, could also impact the market. Furthermore, pre-game analysis from sports analysts and updated team statistics could shift trader sentiment. Unexpected lineup announcements or tactical adjustments revealed before the game could also contribute to price fluctuations.