Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Election Predictions UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
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% |
| O/U 3.5 | 100% |
| O/U 4.5 | 100% |
| O/U 5.5 | 100% |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% |
| 1st Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| 1st Half O/U 1.5 | 100% |
| 1st Half O/U 2.5 | 100% |
| Mjallby AIF O/U 2.5 | 100% |
| IK Sirius O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| IK Sirius O/U 1.5 | 100% |
| IK Sirius O/U 2.5 | 100% |
| IK Sirius 1st Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| IK Sirius 1st Half O/U 1.5 | 100% |
| 2nd Half O/U 0.5 | 100% |
| Mjallby AIF O/U 0.5 | 99% |
| Mjallby AIF O/U 1.5 | 99% |
| Mjallby AIF 2nd Half O/U 0.5 | 99% |
| 2nd Half O/U 2.5 | 85% |
| Mjallby AIF 2nd Half O/U 1.5 | 83% |
| Both Teams to Score in Second Half | 51% |
| 2nd Half O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| IK Sirius 2nd Half O/U 0.5 | 50% |
| IK Sirius 2nd Half O/U 1.5 | 50% |
| IK Sirius (-1.5) | 4% |
| Mjallby AIF (-1.5) | 3% |
| IK Sirius (-2.5) | 1% |
| Both Teams to Score in First Half | 1% |
| Mjallby AIF 1st Half O/U 0.5 | 1% |
| Mjallby AIF (-2.5) | 0% |
| Mjallby AIF 1st Half O/U 1.5 | 0% |
Market context
Mjallby AIF and IK Sirius will meet in the Swedish Allsvenskan on 15 August 2026. The market settles on whether additional betting markets will be offered for this fixture. At 3% implied probability, traders are pricing in a low likelihood that supplementary markets—such as first goalscorer, exact score, or player performance props—will be made available alongside standard match outcomes.
Historical precedent suggests Allsvenskan fixtures receive tiered market coverage depending on broadcast prominence and operator capacity. Matches involving higher-profile clubs or those scheduled for prime television slots typically attract expanded market offerings, whilst mid-table fixtures between smaller clubs often settle with core markets only. Mjallby and Sirius occupy mid-table positions in the league hierarchy, which contextualises the current low probability. Previous seasons show that operator decisions on market depth correlate with expected trading volume and regional interest rather than match significance alone.
The settlement window closes on match day at 13:00 UTC, giving traders limited time to assess whether the operator has published additional markets by kickoff. Key dependencies include the operator's internal scheduling decisions, which are rarely disclosed publicly in advance. Traders should monitor the operator's market listings in the week preceding the fixture and note any pattern of expanded offerings for comparable Allsvenskan matchdays. No recent announcements from Swedish football authorities or betting operators have signalled changes to standard market provision for mid-tier Allsvenskan matches.
Methodology
Political prediction markets differ structurally from sports betting: thinner liquidity, longer settlement windows, higher sensitivity to single news events. This page shows the live Polymarket quote for Mjallby AIF vs. IK Sirius - More Markets plus platform attributes for the three reference venues, so you can see at a glance where the deepest market for this question sits.
Resolution & payout
Political markets typically settle on official candidate or agency confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, the two-hour window opens, then the smart contract pays USDC.
Kalshi settles USD via CFTC clearinghouse, with clearly defined resolution sources (e.g. AP race calls for elections). Betfair settles after the official outcome is registered with the league or agency. Manifold is play-money.
UK Frequently Asked Questions
- Which platform has the deepest political liquidity?
- Polymarket — by far. US 2024 presidential volume was ~$3.5B vs Kalshi (~$200M) and Betfair (~$120M). Where Polymarket is geo-blocked, brokers like Election Predictions UK route into the same order book at 0% fees.
- How fast do political markets react to news?
- High-liquidity markets move within seconds to minutes. A Trump tweet on the economy can shift the "Trump 2024" market 2-5 points before mainstream media has written anything.
- Are political prediction markets legal in my country?
- It varies. They sit in legal gray areas in most jurisdictions. Polymarket is geo-blocked from US/UK/EU; some broker frontends have a different geo footprint. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose, and only if you understand the legal status in your jurisdiction.
- Why do Polymarket and Kalshi differ on elections?
- Kalshi must follow CFTC compliance — strict definitions, clear resolution sources, US citizens only with KYC. Polymarket operates globally without CFTC oversight — deeper liquidity, but also higher regulatory risk.
- Are UK election prediction markets available from the UK?
- Yes. Betfair Exchange and Smarkets offer UKGC-regulated UK election markets (seat counts, party share, constituency results). Polymarket also lists UK election contracts with deeper global liquidity. Betfair winnings are typically tax-free for UK individuals; Polymarket profits are subject to HMRC CGT.
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