1. FSV Mainz 05 vs. 1. FC Union Berlin

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Market context

On 10 May 2026, Mainz 05 and Union Berlin will contest a Bundesliga fixture at the Opel Arena in Mainz. The settlement window closes at 17:30 UTC that day, aligning with the scheduled kick-off time. This market currently shows zero implied probability for a YES outcome, suggesting traders are pricing either extreme confidence in a particular result or minimal liquidity in early trading.

Bundesliga matches between mid-table sides typically exhibit volatile odds in prediction markets, particularly when one club carries recent momentum. Mainz and Union Berlin have occupied similar league positions in recent seasons, with neither commanding consistent dominance. Historical comparable fixtures between these clubs show competitive encounters; reviewing their head-to-head record and current-season form against similar opposition provides context for whether the zero probability reflects genuine consensus or illiquidity. Early-season prediction markets on Bundesliga matches often experience sharp repricing as match day approaches and fresh team news emerges.

Traders should monitor squad announcements through the week preceding 10 May, including injury updates and any managerial changes. German sports media outlets including Kicker and Sky Deutschland typically publish detailed pre-match analysis by Friday. Under German GlüStV regulations, this market falls within the remit of licensed betting operators; US-based traders should note CFTC oversight of prediction markets, though many platforms operate under exemptions for sports wagering. No-KYC access up to $1,500 on certain platforms means retail traders can establish positions without full identity verification, though settlement and withdrawal procedures remain subject to operator compliance frameworks.

Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, 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

Resolution source: This market settles from the official publication at https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga. A proposer submits the result to the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon, the two-hour challenge window opens, and the smart contract pays out in USDC.

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

PolyGram is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.

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 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.

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.