Egypt vs. IR Iran - Exact Score

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Market context

The FIFA World Cup Group G clash between Egypt and IR Iran kicks off at Lumen Field in Seattle tonight, with Egypt leading the group but still vulnerable to a third-place finish if results slip. Over the last 24 hours, market sentiment has shifted slightly as pre-match lineups confirm both sides will field full-strength attacks, reinforcing expectations of goals rather than a defensive stalemate.

Historically, exact-score markets in World Cup group stages with a 16% crowd-implied probability for a specific outcome often resolve to "Any Other Score" when both teams possess strong attacking records. Comparable cases from recent tournaments show that when both sides have scored in at least two of their last three matches, the most frequent exact scores are 1-1, 2-1, or 1-0, with 2-1 appearing most probable when the home side (or top-of-group side) carries momentum. Egypt’s 3-1 win over New Zealand and Iran’s 2-2 draw with the same opponent suggest Over 2.5 goals is likely, making 2-1 a credible candidate, yet the 16% probability for any single exact score remains thin given the volatility of tournament football[1][4].

Traders should monitor the final 24-hour team news announcements for any late injuries to Mohamed Salah or Iran’s key midfielders, as these could drastically alter the scoring dynamic. The match is televised on FS1, and any pre-match press conference updates from either manager regarding tactical adjustments will be critical. Recent previews from Football Whispers highlight Salah’s three goal contributions and his likelihood to score or assist, which could push the score toward 2-1 if Egypt capitalises on their clinical edge[1]. With kick-off at 23:00 ET, the settlement window closes shortly after the match ends, so real-time updates on in-game events will be essential for assessing whether the market resolves to the predicted exact score or defaults to "Any Other Score".

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Methodology

We track Egypt vs. IR Iran - Exact Score on the five venues with material liquidity for prediction markets. Live odds come from the Polymarket Polygon order book — the only source that ships real-time data under an open licence. For Kalshi, Betfair and Manifold we list platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement, payment) instead of fabricated odds, because their APIs use non-comparable contract definitions.

Resolution & payout

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

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'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 Prediction Today?

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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.