Switzerland vs. Algeria - Exact Score

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Market context

The upcoming FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash between Switzerland and Algeria kicks off at 11:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, 2 July 2026, with the match resolving after 90 minutes of regulation plus stoppage time. Switzerland, aiming for a fourth consecutive Round of 16 appearance, faces Algeria, who seek their first knockout-stage qualification since 1982 [5][6]. Current crowd-implied probability for an exact score outcome sits at 5% YES, reflecting the narrow margin expected in this high-stakes encounter.

Historically, exact-score prediction markets in World Cup knockout rounds rarely exceed 10% implied probability unless one side dominates significantly, as seen in Germany’s 7-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in 2022, which briefly pushed exact-score odds to 18% [3]. Comparable cases like Switzerland’s 2-1 win over France in 2021 (Euro) or Algeria’s 3-3 draw with Austria in 2026 group stage show that tight, low-margin results are typical, framing the current 5% as conservative but plausible for a win-or-go-home fixture [7][9].

Traders should monitor final lineup announcements and referee assignments, as these can shift win-index probabilities; Sky Sports notes Switzerland’s win index at 49%, draw at 29%, and Algeria at 22%, with a predicted 2-1 outcome [1][3]. Recent form shows Switzerland averaging 2.4 points per match with 1.0 opponent points, while Algeria’s defensive resilience remains a key dependency [4]. Any delay in team news or weather updates could alter the exact-score market dynamics before the settlement window closes on 3 July 2026 at 03:00:00Z [2].

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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 Best Prediction Markets UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

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

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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.

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How fast are USDC deposits?

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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.