LoL: Karmine Corp vs Sentinels (BO3) - Esports World Cup Group B

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Market context

This market covers the League of Legends Lower Bracket final between Karmine Corp and Sentinels at the Esports World Cup Group B, scheduled for 7:20 AM ET on 16 July. The crowd-implied probability sits at 100% YES for Karmine Corp, suggesting near-certainty of a French victory despite Sentinels’ historical strength in international formats.

Historical head-to-head data complicates this certainty: Sentinels defeated Karmine Corp 2–0 at VCT Masters Madrid in the Valorant Swiss stage, though that result pertains to a different game title and does not directly translate to League of Legends performance [3]. In LoL, Karmine Corp has shown strong domestic form in the LFL, while Sentinels’ LoL roster remains less established internationally compared to their Valorant counterpart. No recent LoL match between these two teams exists in available records, leaving the 100% pricing potentially driven by sentiment rather than empirical LoL head-to-head evidence.

Traders should monitor official Esports World Cup announcements for any roster changes, suspensions, or match delays before the 16 July start time. A cancellation, tie, or delay beyond seven days without a winner would reset the market to 50–50, per settlement rules. Watch for live broadcast confirmations from the tournament organiser, as unplayed matches trigger the 50–50 clause regardless of pre-match odds. No recent news source has confirmed roster instability for either side, but the absence of prior LoL clashes between them means the 100% probability rests on speculative form rather than verified competitive history.

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for LoL: Karmine Corp vs Sentinels (BO3) - Esports World Cup Group B. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

FAQ

When do sports markets resolve?

Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.

Which sports markets are available?

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How fast do sports winnings settle?

Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.

What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?

Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.

Can I import form data and lineups?

This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.