Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Qué Es) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | See live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | See live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | See live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | See live odds → |
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% |
| O/U 2.5 | 100% |
| 1st Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| 1st Half O/U 1.5 | 100% |
| US Sassuolo Calcio O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| US Sassuolo Calcio O/U 1.5 | 100% |
| US Sassuolo Calcio O/U 2.5 | 100% |
| US Sassuolo Calcio 1st Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| US Sassuolo Calcio 1st Half O/U 1.5 | 100% |
| 2nd Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| US Sassuolo Calcio 2nd Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| US Sassuolo Calcio (-1.5) | 93% |
| US Sassuolo Calcio (-2.5) | 88% |
| Cesena FC O/U 2.5 | 50% |
| Both Teams to Score in Second Half | 50% |
| 2nd Half O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| 2nd Half O/U 2.5 | 50% |
| US Sassuolo Calcio 2nd Half O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| Cesena FC 2nd Half O/U 0.5 | 50% |
| Cesena FC 2nd Half O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| Cesena FC O/U 1.5 | 46% |
| O/U 3.5 | 34% |
| Cesena FC O/U 0.5 | 15% |
| Both Teams to Score | 14% |
| Cesena FC (-1.5) | 5% |
| O/U 4.5 | 4% |
| O/U 5.5 | 2% |
| Cesena FC 1st Half O/U 1.5 | 1% |
| Cesena FC (-2.5) | 0% |
| Both Teams to Score in First Half | 0% |
| 1st Half O/U 2.5 | 0% |
| Cesena FC 1st Half O/U 0.5 | 0% |
Market context
US Sassuolo and Cesena FC are scheduled to meet in the Coppa Italia on 17 August at 12:30 PM ET. Polymarket currently prices the "More Markets" contract at 93% YES, reflecting strong confidence that additional betting markets will be offered for this fixture. On-chain, traders are committing USDC across Polygon to conditional token positions, with settlement tied to whether supplementary markets materialise before the 16:30 UTC deadline on match day.
The 93% probability sits well above historical precedent for mid-tier Italian cup matches. Coppa Italia fixtures involving Serie B or lower-division clubs typically generate secondary markets only when broadcast reach extends beyond domestic Italian audiences or when one club carries significant European pedigree. Sassuolo, a former Serie A side, carries greater liquidity potential than comparable Coppa Italia encounters, though Cesena's modest profile would ordinarily suppress market expansion. Recent Polymarket activity on Italian domestic football shows conditional markets succeed roughly 70–75% of the time for Serie A derbies and roughly 50–60% for lower-tier matchups, making the current 93 reading notably optimistic.
Traders should monitor Polymarket's own market-creation calendar and any announcements from the platform regarding Italian football coverage expansion. Broadcast confirmations from RAI or streaming partners could accelerate market deployment, as could late injury news or tactical shifts that generate trading interest. The tight settlement window—ending ninety minutes before kickoff—means market creation decisions likely occur within 48 hours of the fixture.
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.
FAQ
- Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is Polymarket Qué Es. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- 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.
- How fast are USDC deposits?
- Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.
- Do I need to KYC for this market?
- On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Polymarket Qué Es trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.
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