Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Scam?) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Place a position → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Place a position → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Place a position → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Place a position → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Place a position → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| O/U 1.5 | 100% |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% |
| Both Teams to Score in First Half | 100% |
| 1st Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| 1st Half O/U 1.5 | 100% |
| CA Boca Juniors O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| CA Vélez Sarsfield O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| CA Boca Juniors 1st Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| CA Vélez Sarsfield 1st Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| 2nd Half O/U 0.5 | 61% |
| CA Boca Juniors O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| CA Boca Juniors O/U 2.5 | 50% |
| CA Vélez Sarsfield O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| Both Teams to Score in Second Half | 50% |
| 2nd Half O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| 2nd Half O/U 2.5 | 50% |
| CA Boca Juniors 2nd Half O/U 0.5 | 50% |
| CA Boca Juniors 2nd Half O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| CA Vélez Sarsfield 2nd Half O/U 0.5 | 50% |
| CA Vélez Sarsfield 2nd Half O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| CA Vélez Sarsfield O/U 2.5 | 49% |
| O/U 2.5 | 35% |
| O/U 3.5 | 6% |
| CA Boca Juniors (-1.5) | 4% |
| CA Vélez Sarsfield (-1.5) | 1% |
| CA Boca Juniors (-2.5) | 1% |
| O/U 4.5 | 1% |
| CA Vélez Sarsfield (-2.5) | 0% |
| O/U 5.5 | 0% |
| 1st Half O/U 2.5 | 0% |
| CA Boca Juniors 1st Half O/U 1.5 | 0% |
| CA Vélez Sarsfield 1st Half O/U 1.5 | 0% |
Market context
The CA Boca Juniors vs. CA Vélez Sarsfield - More Markets prediction market currently prices this outcome at 100% YES. More markets for the Primera División Argentina game, scheduled for August 8 at 6:15 PM ET.
Methodology
Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). That keeps the comparison honest — a single canonical probability across the row, with the venue-by-venue trade-offs spelt out in the columns next to it.
Resolution & payout
Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.
Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.
UK Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this market available outside the US?
- Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.
- What does Polymarket cost to trade?
- Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.
- Is Polymarket legal in the UK?
- Polymarket is accessible to UK traders but is not UKGC-licensed. It operates under US CFTC jurisdiction. UK residents face no domestic legal prohibition on using it, but UKGC consumer protections do not apply. For UKGC-regulated alternatives, Betfair Exchange and Smarkets offer similar prediction-style markets.
- Do I pay tax on prediction market profits in the UK?
- UKGC-licensed platform profits (Betfair, Smarkets) are typically tax-free gambling winnings for UK individuals. Polymarket profits involve USDC crypto transactions, which HMRC treats as Capital Gains Tax events. Keep full transaction records and report via Self Assessment if gains exceed £3,000 per tax year.
- How do I deposit on Polymarket from the UK?
- UK traders typically fund Polymarket via Coinbase UK, Kraken or Revolut — buying USDC with GBP and transferring to a Polygon-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet). Polymarket's onboarding walks you through the bridging process. Typical GBP-to-USDC conversion costs 0.5–1%.
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