Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Mundial 2026 Grupos) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
99% | 1% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
99% | 1% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 16°C | 99% |
| 17°C | 1% |
| 10°C or below | 0% |
| 11°C | 0% |
| 12°C | 0% |
| 13°C | 0% |
| 14°C | 0% |
| 15°C | 0% |
| 18°C | 0% |
| 19°C | 0% |
| 20°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Wellington experiences its coldest month in July, with the city’s coastal position and frequent southerly winds typically suppressing daytime highs. The market asks for the peak temperature at Wellington International Airport on 15 July 2026, a date deep in the Southern Hemisphere winter when clear-sky radiative cooling often limits warming despite low cloud cover.
Historical records from the Wellington Intl Airport Station show July maximums rarely exceed 15°C, with the all‑July high since 1990 sitting at 17.2°C on an unusually still, sunny day in 2014. Days reaching 18°C or more in July are exceptional outliers, occurring fewer than once per decade, which aligns with the crowd’s 0% YES probability for any range above typical winter maxima.
Traders should monitor the Bureau of Meteorology’s 72‑hour forecast for NZWN, watching for a break in the southerly flow and any high‑pressure ridge building over the Tasman Sea that could trigger a brief warm spell. A sudden shift to northwesterly winds, often accompanied by clear skies and low humidity, is the primary catalyst for an above‑average July high; the latest MetService update notes no such ridge in the immediate outlook, keeping the probability of an extreme warm day negligible [MetService].
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: Highest temperature in Wellington on July 15?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- Are prediction markets better than sports betting?
- Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- What are live sports odds on Polymarket?
- Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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