Paris Saint-Germain vs. Aston Villa

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Market context

The UEFA Super Cup on 12 August 2026 will pit Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa, with the winner determined by ninety minutes of play (plus extra time and penalties if required). Polymarket currently prices YES at 56%, reflecting a modest favouring of PSG in USDC terms on Polygon. The settlement hinges on the official match result; conditional tokens will resolve based on UEFA's final determination, with the market closing at 19:00 UTC on match day.

PSG's historical Super Cup record—five wins from nine appearances—sits alongside Aston Villa's single victory in 1982, a gap that informs the current pricing. However, recent European form matters more than historical aggregate. PSG reached the 2024 Champions League semi-finals before exiting to Borussia Dortmund; Villa's 2024 campaign saw them finish fourth in the Premier League and reach the Champions League quarter-finals. The 56% probability reflects genuine competitive uncertainty rather than a foregone conclusion, particularly given Villa's domestic consistency and PSG's variable European performances under their current management structure.

Traders should monitor squad announcements through late July, as summer transfers and injury updates will reshape both sides' lineups. PSG's transfer activity—particularly any departures of key attacking players—carries outsized weight given their reliance on individual brilliance. Villa's retention of their core midfield and defensive unit will be equally scrutinised. Fixture congestion in the preceding weeks, especially for Premier League players, may affect Villa's preparation. Official team news typically emerges five to seven days before European fixtures, providing a final catalyst window before settlement.

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 PolyGram, 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.

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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