Dota 2: Team Yandex vs HULIGANI (BO3) - The International Group Stage

Platform comparison

Market context

Team Yandex face HULIGANI in a best-of-three Dota 2 encounter at The International's group stage on 13 August at 01:00 ET. The 100% crowd probability reflects either exceptional confidence in one team's superiority or minimal trading activity ahead of a match involving two regional squads with limited international exposure. Recent roster changes and qualifier performance data remain sparse in public reporting, making the extreme probability reading potentially unstable once substantive information surfaces.

Historical precedent from International group stages shows that matches between lower-seeded or less-established teams often trade at extreme probabilities simply due to information asymmetry rather than genuine skill gaps. When one team has stronger recent LAN results or a more recognisable player roster, markets frequently overshoot in their favour. The settlement window closes just after the scheduled start time, leaving minimal window for live-match resolution adjustments if technical issues or delays occur.

Traders should monitor official The International schedule confirmations and any last-minute roster announcements from either organisation in the 48 hours before play. Dota 2 patch notes released before the event can shift team preparation timelines and comfort levels with specific heroes. Any public statements regarding player availability or stand-in arrangements would materially alter the current probability reading. The seven-day tie-break clause means matches delayed beyond 20 August without completion would resolve 50-50, a relevant safeguard given esports scheduling volatility.

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 Prediction Today, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

UK Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

Is Polymarket legal in the UK?

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Do I pay tax on prediction market profits in the UK?

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How do I deposit on Polymarket from the UK?

UK traders typically fund Polymarket via Coinbase UK, Kraken or Revolut — buying USDC with GBP and transferring to a Polygon-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet). Polymarket's onboarding walks you through the bridging process. Typical GBP-to-USDC conversion costs 0.5–1%.