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Iowa vs. Michigan | Champions League Prediction 2026

Name: Iowa vs. Michigan
Start: 2026-09-21T19:36:31.000Z
End: 2026-09-26T19:30:00.000Z

Platform comparison

Platform	YES odds	NO odds	Fee	KYC	Settlement
Polymarket (via Champions League Prediction) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker)	95%	5%	0% (USDC on-chain)	No-KYC up to $1,500	USDC, auto via UMA oracle	See live odds →
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com	95%	5%	0%	Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU	USDC, on-chain	See live odds →
Kalshi kalshi.com	—	—	Up to 7% per trade	US-only, KYC required	USD	See live odds →
Betfair Exchange betfair.com	—	—	2-5% commission	Full KYC from first trade	GBP / EUR	See live odds →
Manifold Markets manifold.markets	—	—	Play-money (mana)	None — play-money	Mana (no cash-out)	See live odds →

Outcome probabilities

Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.

Outcome	Probability
O/U 18.5	95%
O/U 20.5	93%
O/U 22.5	92%
O/U 24.5	91%
O/U 28.5	87%
O/U 26.5	86%
O/U 30.5	83%
Michigan Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	76%
Iowa Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	75%
Iowa Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	75%
Iowa Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	75%
Michigan Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	75%
1H O/U 13.5	74%
Michigan O/U 16.5	72%
Michigan Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	72%
O/U 32.5	71%
1Q Moneyline	70%
Spread -0.5	67%
O/U 34.5	66%
4Q O/U 12.5	66%
4Q Spread -3.5	65%
Spread -1.5	64%
1H O/U 16.5	64%
Iowa O/U 13.5	64%
Spread -2.5	63%
O/U 36.5	62%
Michigan O/U 19.5	62%
1H Spread -0.5	58%
Spread -3.5	56%
1H Spread -1.5	56%
2Q O/U 7.5	56%
O/U 38.5	55%
1H Spread -2.5	55%
Iowa O/U 16.5	54%
Spread -4.5	53%
1H O/U 19.5	53%
2Q Spread -2.5	52%
2Q Spread -1.5	51%
2Q O/U 13.5	51%
Spread -5.5	50%
Spread -26.5	50%
1H Spread -1.5	50%
1H O/U 25.5	50%
2H Spread -1.5	50%
2H Spread -0.5	50%
2H Spread -1.5	50%
2H Spread -2.5	50%
2H Spread -3.5	50%
2H Spread -5.5	50%
2H O/U 13.5	50%
2H O/U 19.5	50%
2H O/U 22.5	50%
2H O/U 25.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
1Q Spread -0.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
1Q O/U 1.5	50%
1Q O/U 4.5	50%
2Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q Spread -0.5	50%
2Q Spread -5.5	50%
2Q O/U 4.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	50%
3Q Spread -0.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	50%
3Q Spread -5.5	50%
3Q O/U 1.5	50%
3Q O/U 4.5	50%
3Q O/U 7.5	50%
4Q Spread -1.5	50%
4Q Spread -0.5	50%
4Q Spread -1.5	50%
4Q Spread -5.5	50%
4Q O/U 3.5	50%
4Q O/U 6.5	50%
4Q O/U 9.5	50%
4Q O/U 15.5	50%
Iowa O/U 10.5	50%
Iowa O/U 22.5	50%
Michigan O/U 22.5	50%
Michigan O/U 25.5	50%
Michigan O/U 28.5	50%
Iowa 1H O/U 5.5	50%
Iowa 1H O/U 9.5	50%
Michigan 1H O/U 11.5	50%
Michigan 1H O/U 15.5	50%
Iowa 2H O/U 6.5	50%
Iowa 2H O/U 8.5	50%
Iowa 2H O/U 10.5	50%
Michigan 2H O/U 9.5	50%
Michigan 2H O/U 11.5	50%
Michigan 2H O/U 13.5	50%
2H Moneyline	50%
Iowa O/U 1.5	50%
Michigan O/U 2.5	50%
2Q Moneyline	50%
3Q Moneyline	50%
4Q Moneyline	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - 1H	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - 2H	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q2	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q3	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q4	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q2	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q3	50%
Iowa vs. Michigan: Total Touchdowns O/U 3.5	50%
Pick-Six Scored	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q4	50%
Game Goes to Overtime	50%
Iowa vs. Michigan: Total Touchdowns O/U 4.5	50%
Kickoff or Punt Return Touchdown	50%
Iowa vs. Michigan: Total Touchdowns O/U 5.5	50%
Iowa Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
Michigan Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
Iowa Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
Michigan Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	50%
Iowa Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	50%
Michigan Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
Iowa Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	50%
Iowa Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
Iowa Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
Michigan Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	50%
Michigan Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
Iowa Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
Michigan Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
Iowa Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
Iowa Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
Michigan Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
Michigan Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
Michigan Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
Iowa Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
Iowa Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
Michigan Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
Iowa Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	50%
Michigan Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
Michigan Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	50%
Iowa 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Iowa 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Michigan 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Iowa Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Iowa Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Michigan 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Iowa Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
Michigan Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Michigan Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Michigan Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
Iowa Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
Iowa Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
Michigan Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
Michigan Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
Michigan Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	50%
Iowa vs. Michigan: Total 4th Down Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
Iowa vs. Michigan: Total Successful Two-Point Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
Iowa vs. Michigan: Total Defensive/Special Teams Touchdowns O/U 0.5	50%
O/U 40.5	49%
1H O/U 22.5	49%
2H O/U 16.5	49%
1Q O/U 10.5	49%
1Q O/U 13.5	49%
2Q O/U 10.5	49%
Iowa 1H O/U 7.5	47%
Spread -6.5	46%
1H Spread -3.5	46%
3Q Spread -2.5	46%
Iowa Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	46%
1Q Spread -0.5	44%
1Q O/U 7.5	43%
O/U 42.5	42%
Iowa O/U 19.5	42%
Michigan 1H O/U 13.5	41%
1H Spread -5.5	40%
2Q Spread -3.5	40%
Spread -7.5	39%
Spread -8.5	39%
1H Moneyline	39%
Spread -9.5	38%
O/U 44.5	36%
3Q O/U 10.5	35%
Spread -0.5	34%
Iowa vs. Michigan	33%
1Q Spread -3.5	33%
4Q Spread -2.5	33%
Spread -10.5	32%
O/U 46.5	32%
Spread -1.5	31%
Spread -11.5	31%
Spread -2.5	30%
2Q O/U 16.5	30%
Spread -12.5	29%
Spread -13.5	27%
Spread -4.5	24%
Spread -14.5	24%
O/U 48.5	24%
O/U 50.5	24%
Spread -16.5	23%
1Q Spread -3.5	23%
3Q Spread -3.5	23%
3Q O/U 13.5	21%
Spread -19.5	15%
Spread -8.5	14%
Spread -7.5	14%
O/U 52.5	14%
O/U 54.5	14%
Spread -20.5	13%
O/U 56.5	12%
Spread -10.5	11%
Spread -22.5	11%
Spread -11.5	9%
Spread -23.5	8%
O/U 58.5	8%
Spread -14.5	7%

Market context

Traders on decentralised prediction markets give 95% probability to iowa vs. michigan. In the upcoming college football game between Iowa and Michigan, scheduled for September 26 at 3:30PM ET: This market will resolve to "Iowa" if Iowa win the game. This market will resolve to "Michigan…

Live Data & Statistics

The Polymarket order book prices O/U 18.5 at 95% for "Iowa vs. Michigan".

O/U 18.5 95% Other 5%

Live stats load when the match begins. Current market odds are shown above. Trading volume: $312K.

Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Iowa vs. Michigan. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

UK Frequently Asked Questions

Are prediction markets better than sports betting?: Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
When do sports markets resolve?: Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.
What are live sports odds on Polymarket?: Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
How fast do sports winnings settle?: Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.
Can I trade Premier League prediction markets from the UK?: Yes. Polymarket has Premier League outcome markets (title winner, relegation, top scorer). For UK traders wanting GBP settlement and UKGC protection, Betfair Exchange and Smarkets offer Premier League futures and match markets. Betfair is the deepest liquidity venue for UK football exchange markets.

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