Trade: SV Darmstadt 98 vs. SC Paderborn 07 - More Markets
Resolution criteria on PolyGram: More markets for the 2. Bundesliga game, scheduled for May 17 at 9:30 AM ET.
PolyGram is an on-chain prediction market where you trade YES or NO outcome shares with real USDC on Polygon. For this market, buy YES if you believe the event will happen, or NO if you think it won't. Your maximum loss is your stake — winning shares pay $1.00 each at resolution. Unlike sportsbooks, there is no house edge: prices are set by supply and demand from other traders and reflect the crowd's real-time probability.
- Liquidity
- $15K
- Total Volume
- $90
- 24h Volume
- —
- Open Interest
- $90
Market outcomes
| SV Darmstadt 98 (-1.5) | 22% YES | 79% NO |
| SC Paderborn 07 (-1.5) | 29% YES | 71% NO |
| SV Darmstadt 98 (-2.5) | 19% YES | 81% NO |
| SC Paderborn 07 (-2.5) | 19% YES | 82% NO |
| O/U 0.5 | 82% YES | 19% NO |
| O/U 1.5 | 86% YES | 14% NO |
| O/U 2.5 | 68% YES | 32% NO |
| O/U 3.5 | 48% YES | 53% NO |
Market context
SV Darmstadt 98 and SC Paderborn 07 will contest a 2. Bundesliga fixture on 17 May 2026, with settlement determined by the outcome of that match. The current order book on Polymarket is pricing a 22% implied probability for the YES outcome, reflecting how traders are valuing the relevant conditions at present.
Darmstadt finished the 2024–25 season in mid-table, whilst Paderborn secured promotion to the Bundesliga that same campaign. Historical matchups between these clubs show competitive encounters with mixed results; however, Paderborn's recent promotion trajectory suggests stronger current form. The 22% probability on the order book reflects Darmstadt's position as the less favoured side in this late-season fixture, though the exact framing of the YES condition—whether it concerns a Darmstadt win, a draw, or another outcome—will determine how traders should calibrate against historical head-to-head records and current league standings.
Traders should monitor team news releases through mid-May, including injury updates and squad rotation decisions, as both clubs may have competing priorities depending on their final league positions and any remaining fixtures. Fixture congestion in the final weeks of the season often influences selection and intensity. Weather conditions on match day and any late tactical announcements from either manager could shift the order book materially in the days before settlement. The settlement window closes at 13:30 UTC on 17 May, giving traders a narrow window to adjust positions after the 09:30 ET kick-off.
Wikipedia Context
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SV Darmstadt 98Sportverein Darmstadt 1898 e.V., commonly known as Darmstadt 98, is a German professional association football club based in Darmstadt, Hesse. The club was founded on 22 May 1898 as FC Olympia Darmstadt. Early in 1919, the association was briefly known as Rasen-Sportverein Olympia before merging with Darmstädter Sport Club 1905 on 11 November that year to be
Resolution source
This market settles from the official outcome published at https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga. A proposer submits the final result to the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon; the two-hour dispute window closes and payouts clear in USDC.
How to trade this market step by step
The mechanics for trading "SV Darmstadt 98 vs. SC Paderborn 07 - More Markets" are the same as any other PolyGram sporting event contract. Each YES share resolves to $1 if the event happens, or $0 if it doesn't. The current price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the market's probability estimate, set live by the order book.
- Sign in on polygram.ink with your email — no full KYC under $1,500 lifetime trading volume.
- Deposit USDC on Polygon (lowest fees, ~$0.01 per transaction) or Ethereum. Funds credit after 12 confirmations.
- Pick a side. Buy YES if you believe the event will happen; buy NO if you think it won't. The current YES price reflects the market's collective probability.
- Size your position. If you stake 100 USDC at 50% YES, you'll receive shares that pay $200 if YES resolves true — a 100% gross return. If NO resolves, your shares are worth $0.
- Set risk controls (optional). Stop-loss, take-profit, and limit-order types all supported. Use the trade ticket's slippage box to cap your maximum entry price.
- Wait for resolution. When the event resolves on-chain via the UMA optimistic oracle, the winning side settles to 100¢ automatically and USDC hits your balance within seconds. Withdrawable to any wallet you control.
How active is this market?
$90 in lifetime turnover and $15K of resting liquidity puts this market in the below the median by volume for sports contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is modest — expect a couple of cents of slippage on $1k+ trades.
The market has been open for under a month — fresh enough that information asymmetry remains a real factor.
Higher-volume markets tend to have tighter spreads and faster price discovery — meaning the displayed YES/NO percentages are more likely to reflect the true crowd-implied probability rather than a single trader's directional view.
Key terms
- YES / NO share
- A binary outcome token that pays $1.00 if the underlying claim resolves true (YES) or false (NO), and $0 otherwise. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.
- CLOB
- Central limit order book. The matching engine that pairs YES buyers with NO buyers (effectively the same trade). Polymarket's CLOB on Polygon executes trades on-chain via the conditional-tokens framework.
- Liquidity
- USDC capital sitting in resting limit orders inside the order book. Deeper liquidity means smaller slippage on large trades and a tighter bid-ask spread.
- UMA optimistic oracle
- The on-chain dispute system that settles each Polymarket market. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution.
- Slippage
- The difference between the displayed mid-price and your fill price. Affects market orders most; limit orders avoid slippage but may take time to fill.
- Conditional token
- ERC-1155 outcome share issued by Gnosis Conditional Tokens on Polygon. The token type that resolves to $1.00 or $0.00 at settlement.
Frequently asked questions
How does this market resolve?
Resolution is sourced from https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga. Settlement is executed by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon, with a 2-hour dispute window before payouts clear.
When does this market close?
This prediction market is scheduled to close on 17 May 2026. After the resolving event occurs, settlement typically clears within 24 hours once the UMA optimistic oracle confirms the outcome. All payouts are in USDC on the Polygon network.
How can I trade on "SV Darmstadt 98 vs. SC Paderborn 07 - More Markets"?
To trade on this prediction market, create a free PolyGram account at polygram.ink, deposit USDC via Polygon, and place a YES or NO order on the outcome you believe in. You can learn more on our how-it-works page. Your maximum loss is limited to your stake — there is no leverage or margin.
What happens when the market resolves?
When the outcome is determined, winning YES shares pay out $1.00 each in USDC, while losing shares pay $0. Settlement is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon — a proposer submits the result, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested, payouts are distributed automatically. You can withdraw your winnings to any Polygon wallet.
Risk and regulatory note
Prediction-market positions can lose 100% of staked capital. Outcomes are uncertain by definition — historical accuracy of crowd-implied probabilities is high in aggregate but not for any single market. PolyGram does not provide investment advice. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose.
Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction. Germany, the United States, and most EU countries treat Polymarket-style event contracts under one of three frameworks: financial derivative, gambling product, or unregulated novel asset. Consult local counsel before trading.
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