Major League Cricket: San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom

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Market context

The San Francisco Unicorns and Washington Freedom are set to face off in a Major League Cricket T20 match on 16 July 2026, with the crowd-implied probability of a Unicorns win sitting at 0%, reflecting Washington’s dominant recent form and historical superiority. Washington Freedom have won four of the six previous encounters between the sides, including their most recent meeting on 4 July 2026, where they defeated the Unicorns by five wickets after restricting them to 126 runs [1][4][12].

Washington’s momentum is underscored by Jack Edwards’ four-wicket haul in that July 4 contest, which helped propel them to the temporary top of the MLC 2026 standings, while the Unicorns have now lost three of their six matches [4]. The head-to-head record shows Washington winning 4–2 overall, with a notable 96-run victory in the 2024 Championship final and a 12-run win in June 2025, though the Unicorns once scored 269/5 to win by 123 runs in June 2025 [5][12].

Traders should monitor pre-match toss announcements, injury updates, and any lineup changes, particularly for key players like Steven Smith and Finn Allen, whose performances have heavily influenced recent outcomes [5][6]. As the match is scheduled at Oakland Coliseum, weather conditions and pitch reports will also be critical catalysts, with ESPNcricinfo serving as the official resolution source for the final result [5].

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Major League Cricket: San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom. 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

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FAQ

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