CD Comerciantes Unidos vs. Club Alianza Lima

Platform comparison

Market context

CD Comerciantes Unidos are due to host Club Alianza Lima in Peru’s Liga 1 at Estadio Juan Maldonado Gamarra, with kick-off listed for 20:30 on Sunday 26 July 2026. The market’s **0% YES** price implies either the contract has already lost, or the platform data has not updated in step with the fixture; by comparison, sportsbook pricing for a similar Comerciantes Unidos v Alianza Lima matchup has generally treated Alianza as clear favourites, with one listed line showing Alianza to win at 1.30, implying roughly a 77% raw win probability before margin, while Comerciantes Unidos were priced at 11.00. [3][4]

That gap matters because the historical frame is one-sided: the most recent comparable head-to-head result shown in public results was a 1-0 Alianza Lima win, which fits the broader expectation that Alianza carry the stronger side of the market. [4] On cross-platform comparison, the prediction contract is materially out of line with the bookmaking view if it is still open, since a 0% crowd-implied price is far below even a heavily shaded away-favourite line; if it has already settled, the divergence is more likely a timing issue than a true disagreement about team strength. [3][4]

The main catalysts to watch are team news, line-up releases and any late schedule or venue changes, because a market this low-priced can move sharply on confirmation that Alianza field a full-strength side or, conversely, rest key players around fixture congestion. 365Scores currently lists the match at the stated venue and time and shows market categories such as Alianza win, both teams to score and Asian handicap, which suggests traders should monitor any same-day updates from line markets as a read-through on consensus rather than relying on the prediction price alone. [3]

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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

Is this market available outside the US?

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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.