D.C. United SC vs. Nashville SC

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Market context

D.C. United host Nashville SC in MLS, and the market’s **0% YES** price is far below what the football data imply for a home side in a live league match. Recent head-to-head and form data do not support a near-certain no: the clubs drew 2-2 in May, D.C. United have taken at least a point in nine of their last ten matches, and Nashville arrived from a 1-0 defeat at Orlando City while sitting above D.C. in the standings.[13][17][18]

That gap matters because comparable case studies point to a tighter contest than the contract suggests. ESPN’s recent fixtures list shows a mixed series — Nashville beat D.C. 1-0 in June 2025, but the teams also drew 0-0 and split earlier meetings, while D.C. won 4-3 and 2-1 in 2024.[2] Aggregated preview models also lean Nashville only modestly, with Sports Mole giving Nashville a 41.82% win chance rather than anything close to a lock, which implies the prediction market is pricing a much harsher view than mainstream analyst consensus.[17] In other words, the market looks materially detached from both bookmaker-style analysis and the historical baseline.[2][17]

Traders should watch team news rather than the head-to-head alone. D.C. United’s own preview described the match as the second of two regular-season meetings and noted the club entered off a run of nine points in ten matches, so late injury, rotation, or travel updates could move the price if Nashville chooses a stronger XI than expected.[13] The most relevant live catalyst is the final line-up release and any last-minute absences, especially because the current discrepancy between a 0% YES contract and a broadly competitive fixture leaves room for repricing if either side’s selection changes materially.[1][13]

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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

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FAQ

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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.

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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.