Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via World Cup 2026 Favorites) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
50% | 50% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
50% | 50% | 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 |
|---|---|
| Any Other Score | 50% |
| New York City FC 2 - 1 Toronto FC | 49% |
| New York City FC 1 - 1 Toronto FC | 48% |
| New York City FC 1 - 2 Toronto FC | 43% |
| New York City FC 1 - 3 Toronto FC | 10% |
| New York City FC 3 - 3 Toronto FC | 10% |
| New York City FC 2 - 3 Toronto FC | 9% |
| New York City FC 3 - 2 Toronto FC | 9% |
| New York City FC 3 - 1 Toronto FC | 8% |
| New York City FC 2 - 2 Toronto FC | 7% |
| New York City FC 0 - 0 Toronto FC | 0% |
| New York City FC 0 - 1 Toronto FC | 0% |
| New York City FC 1 - 0 Toronto FC | 0% |
| New York City FC 0 - 2 Toronto FC | 0% |
| New York City FC 2 - 0 Toronto FC | 0% |
| New York City FC 0 - 3 Toronto FC | 0% |
| New York City FC 3 - 0 Toronto FC | 0% |
Market context
New York City FC meet Toronto FC in an MLS fixture that has tended to produce decisive rather than random scorelines, even if not always low-scoring ones. NYCFC have won five straight against Toronto in the head-to-head data, including 3-1 at home on 3 July 2025 and 1-0 away on 26 April 2025, while the broader series still leans slightly towards New York with 12 or 13 wins depending on the database used, versus nine for Toronto and seven draws.[1][6][17][18] That background matters for an exact-score market because a crowded field of plausible results is often narrowed by repeat matchup patterns; recent meetings have included 3-1, 2-0, 2-1 and 1-0 scorelines, all of which sit closer to the top of the range than a pure shoot-out or stalemate.[1][5][17]
Recent form also points in different directions. NYCFC have generally been the more stable side in this matchup, and the most recent available team-stat snapshot shows them controlling more possession, creating more shots and recording more shots on target than Toronto in the game state captured by Sky Sports.[3] Toronto, by contrast, have been vulnerable away from home, with NYCFC’s club notes highlighting a season-long six-match winless run on the road at one point in the campaign and a heavier goals-against burden during that spell.[5] For traders, the main catalysts are the confirmed line-ups, any late injury or suspension scratches, and whether Toronto rotate after a short turnaround; those details will decide whether the market drifts towards a tighter home win, a draw, or one of the more common NYCFC two-goal winning scores.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for New York City FC vs. Toronto FC - Exact Score. 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
- Are prediction markets better than sports betting?
- Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
- What are live sports odds on Polymarket?
- Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- 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.
- 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.
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