Belgium vs. IR Iran - Exact Score

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Market context

Polymarket has this Belgium v IR Iran exact-score contract trading at a **4%** crowd-implied probability for **YES**, which is a low price for a wager that needs one precise scoreline rather than simply a Belgian win, draw, or Iranian upset. On Polymarket, users are buying and selling **USDC**-denominated **conditional tokens** on Polygon, so the market price is best read as the market’s estimate of whether the final score after 90 minutes plus stoppage time lands on one of the listed outcomes before any extra time or penalties matter.

The 4% level is easier to judge against the broader match pricing than the exact-score market itself. Belgium were installed as clear favourites in pre-match betting, with ESPN listing them around **-235** and the draw at roughly **+380**, while CBS Sports also framed Belgium as the stronger side after a mixed opening to the group stage[2][3]. That sort of favourite status usually makes a home-style exact score such as 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 more plausible than a wide upset, but exact-score contracts are still thin-tail bets because several different scorelines can coexist with the same winner.

For traders, the main catalysts are straightforward: confirmed line-ups, late injury or rotation news, and any change to the kick-off or match status through FIFA’s official match-centre feed or the venue schedule[5][8]. The market settles on the regulation result only, so a late equaliser, stoppage-time goal, or a VAR-driven penalty can flip the outcome materially, while extra time would be irrelevant unless the match format changes[5]. With the event listed for Los Angeles and both FIFA and broadcast listings already live, the key watchpoint is whether pre-match team news moves the game towards a tighter low-scoring pattern or a more open one[3][5].

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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 Polymarket UK, 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.

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FAQ

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 Polymarket UK?

Zero. Polymarket UK 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, Polymarket UK 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.