Chongqing Tonglianglong FC vs. Shanghai Haigang FC - More Markets

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Market context

Chongqing Tonglianglong FC are due to face Shanghai Haigang FC in the Chinese Super League, and this “More Markets” contract settles on whether the named team-specific condition in the market rules is met by the final whistle. For a newcomer, a YES share pays out if the stated outcome happens; a NO share pays out if it does not, so the price is the crowd’s attempt to convert match expectations into a percentage-like probability. The current 0% YES implies traders see the stated outcome as extremely unlikely, but that can also reflect thin trading or a market that has already been effectively priced out by the underlying fixture setup.[2][4]

Comparable recent match data point to a game in which Chongqing have been competitive but not dominant, with FootballCritic listing 20 league matches for each side and Chongqing on 8 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses, while Shanghai Haigang had 11 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses.[1] That same record shows Chongqing have scored 28 goals and Shanghai 26, with both sides recording double-digit clean sheets, which supports a cautious reading of the market rather than an assumption of a one-sided blow-out.[1] The current line is also anchored to a specific venue in Chongqing, where home advantage can matter in CSL pricing.[2]

The main catalysts to watch are team news, late changes to the squad, and any scheduling disruption, because prediction-market settlement follows the completed match rather than the pre-match narrative.[4] If line-ups are announced close to kick-off and confirm rotation or missing starters, that can move expectations quickly; similarly, any postponement would keep the market open until the game is played, while a cancellation without a rescheduled fixture would resolve NO under the market rules.[4] Global Sports Archive lists the fixture at Chongqing Longxing Football Stadium and a 13:35 local start, so final confirmation of kick-off and venue is the key operational check.[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 Prediction Market UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

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UK Frequently Asked Questions

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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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