Dota 2: 1win vs Team Yandex - More Markets

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Market context

A best-of-two Dota 2 series between 1win Team and Team Yandex is underway at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, with the match scheduled for 12 July 2026 at 14:40 local time [1][4]. Both squads currently sit tied at 3–0–1 in Group D, sharing first place alongside each other while trailing only Team Falcons and PARIVISION across the tournament’s groups [3]. The contest forms a pivotal decider for group positioning, as neither side has yet lost a match outright in the competition.

Historically, best-of-two formats in elite Dota 2 group stages have produced high variance outcomes, with 68% of such matches in the past three Esports World Cups ending in a 1–1 split rather than a decisive 2–0 result [3]. Prediction markets often assign near-zero probability to “more markets” contracts when the primary outcome is a split, yet sportsbooks frequently price individual map winners at 1.85–1.95, implying a meaningful divergence from the 0% implied probability on this contract [8]. Analyst consensus on similar Group D deciders has favoured map-level volatility over outright series dominance, suggesting the current pricing may understate the likelihood of additional markets resolving.

Traders should monitor live map scores and any roster announcements before the second map, as both teams have shown flexibility in draft strategies throughout Group D [3]. The settlement window closes at 17:55 UTC on 12 July, aligning with the expected end of the series [1]. Any delay in the second map start or a sudden roster change could shift the probability of additional markets resolving, given the tight timing and the teams’ shared top-group standing [3].

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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, 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.

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