Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PolyGram Pick polygram.ink |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open on PolyGram → |
Polymarket polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open on PolyGram → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open on PolyGram → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open on PolyGram → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open on PolyGram → |
Live odds for Polymarket-based markets come from the Polygon order book. Non-Polymarket venues show attributes only; clicking any row opens the market on PolyGram.
Active sub-markets
| Mexico (-1.5) | 100% YES | 0% NO |
| Ghana (-1.5) | 0% YES | 100% NO |
| Mexico (-2.5) | 0% YES | 100% NO |
| Ghana (-2.5) | 0% YES | 100% NO |
| O/U 0.5 | 100% YES | 0% NO |
| O/U 1.5 | 100% YES | 0% NO |
Market context
Mexico and Ghana are scheduled to meet in a FIFA International Friendly on 22 May at 10:00 PM ET. The market on Polymarket is currently priced at 100% YES, indicating that traders expect additional betting markets for this fixture to be created before the settlement window closes on 23 May at 02:00 UTC. This reflects confidence that Polymarket's market creation infrastructure will expand the initial offering—likely with over/under goals, both-teams-to-score, or player prop conditions—rather than uncertainty about the match itself occurring.
Historical precedent suggests friendly matches between established confederations typically generate multiple derivative markets on Polymarket within 24 hours of fixture confirmation. Recent UEFA and CONMEBOL friendlies have consistently spawned conditional token clusters covering goal totals, first-half outcomes, and team-specific performance metrics. The 100% pricing reflects this pattern rather than certainty of any particular match result; traders are essentially betting on Polymarket's operational capacity to list secondary markets, which has proven reliable for comparable fixtures.
Catalysts affecting settlement include official team sheet announcements (typically 24 hours pre-match), any late fixture postponements, and Polymarket's own market creation velocity. Mexican and Ghanaian federation communications regarding squad availability will influence whether the friendly proceeds as scheduled. Traders should monitor both federations' official channels and Polymarket's market creation feed for confirmation that derivative markets have been deployed, as this directly determines YES settlement.
Methodology
This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to PolyGram, 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
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- What does it cost to trade on PolyGram?
- Zero. PolyGram routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.
- 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.
- Do I need to KYC for this market?
- Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, PolyGram triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in 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.
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