TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$228,458,490
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,879,276,037
410,833
Markets across
40,345
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,363
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 17, 4:19 PM EST
Kalshi
This market centers on the outcome of a specific Dota 2 match between two teams, Yellow Submarine and Dawn Bulls, scheduled for October 17, 2026. The resolution depends on which team secures a qualifying victory in an associated tournament before the match takes place. If either team achieves this qualifying win, the market resolves positively for that team's outcome.
The market resolves based on the result of the EPL Masters Play-In 2026 qualifying match involving either Yellow Submarine or Dawn Bulls. If the specified team wins its respective qualifying match, the associated market for that team resolves to Yes. If the main Dota 2 match between the two teams is postponed beyond 48 hours, cancelled, or forfeited prior to any play, the market resolves to the fair market price. If play begins and is later forfeited, the market resolves according to the official result declared by the governing body or tournament organizer. Kalshi disclaims any affiliation with the governing league, and all trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
Prediction market odds often reflect a different kind of wisdom than sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and incorporate a profit margin, while this market aggregates the collective intelligence of traders who are incentivized to be accurate. This can lead to differences, especially when public perception diverges from expert analysis. Generally, prediction markets tend to be more efficient at incorporating new information quickly, and can sometimes offer more accurate forecasts than traditional betting markets. However, sportsbook odds remain a useful benchmark for comparison.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders submit buy and sell orders for contracts representing the probability of each outcome. The price of a contract reflects the market’s current assessment of that outcome’s likelihood. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate, the prices converge to reflect the collective prediction. The market depth—the number of buy and sell orders at different price levels—indicates the strength of conviction behind those predictions. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that the market efficiently incorporates new information.
This market resolves around Oct 17, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the result of the match between Villarreal and Auckland City will be used to determine the winning contract. The platform will verify the result against established sports data sources to ensure accuracy. Traders holding the winning contract will receive a payout of 100 minus the commission, while those holding losing contracts will forfeit their investment. The resolution process is designed to be transparent and objective.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before Oct 17, 2026. Any news regarding team injuries, changes in coaching staff, or unexpected lineup announcements could shift trader sentiment. Major upsets in other matches involving these teams, or changes in their overall form, could also have an impact. Furthermore, significant shifts in public opinion, perhaps driven by expert analysis or media coverage, can influence trading activity. Unexpected weather conditions or controversies surrounding the match could also introduce volatility and move the market.