Chicago Fire FC vs. Charlotte FC

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Market context

Chicago Fire FC’s home meeting with Charlotte FC has been priced by the crowd as a **100% YES** on the contract, but that looks detached from the football market rather than a clean read on the fixture itself. Recent comparable results between the sides have been volatile: Chicago have won 3-2 and 4-1 in the last two league meetings shown by ESPN, yet Charlotte also won 4-3 and took earlier head-to-heads, which is the sort of back-and-forth record that usually argues against an absolute probability in either direction.[1] Market models and preview services point to a much tighter match. SportsMole’s match analysis had Chicago as only a **54.92%** favourite, while AS’s 2026 statistics page showed both clubs close together in league output, with Chicago on 26 points and Charlotte on 25 after 16-17 matches.[16][8]

For traders, the main catalysts are lineup certainty, late injury news and any schedule-related rotation signals from both clubs, because MLS price moves can hinge on whether starters are rested after midweek travel or congested fixtures. Charlotte’s official match page already had highlights posted after the game, and ESPN/365Scores both reflected the fixture as a same-day event, which is a reminder that the settlement hinges on the actual result at full time rather than pre-match sentiment.[11][2][6] The key cross-platform check is whether sportsbook moneyline or draw prices stay near a coin-flip profile; if they do, a 100% prediction-market print is likely an outlier rather than a consensus view.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Kalshi vs Polymarket, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

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 Kalshi vs Polymarket. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

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.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.