Japan vs. Sweden - Exact Score

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Market context

The FIFA World Cup Group F match between Japan and Sweden kicks off on 25 June 2026 at Dallas Stadium, with the market betting on whether the final score after 90 minutes will be an exact, listed outcome. Japan, coached by Hajime Moriyasu, have recorded four wins and one draw in their last five matches, scoring seven goals while conceding just two, including a resilient 2-2 draw against the Netherlands and a 1-0 victory over England. Sweden, meanwhile, have won three of their last five, netting 14 goals but conceding seven, with a commanding 5-1 win over Tunisia as their most recent result.

Historically, exact-score markets in World Cup group games with a 6% crowd-implied probability for a specific outcome often resolve to "Any Other Score" when teams display contrasting defensive and attacking profiles. Japan’s disciplined 3-4-2-1 formation prioritises clinical efficiency, while Sweden’s 3-5-2 setup leans on high-volume attacking play, a dynamic that has frequently produced unpredictable scores in past encounters between Asian and European sides. The last meeting between these nations ended in a 4-0 victory for Japan, yet Sweden’s recent 5-1 win suggests their attack can overwhelm, increasing the likelihood of a non-listed exact score.

Traders should monitor pre-match line-up announcements for key absences, particularly Japan’s creative midfielders and Sweden’s forward Isak, whose fitness could shift the balance. Moriyasu’s emphasis on defensive focus after a dominant four-goal performance may tighten Japan’s backline, while Sweden’s recent 3-2 win against Poland indicates vulnerability to counter-attacks. A beat-reporter from Goal.com notes that Moriyasu will rely on dynamic attacking focal points to unlock Sweden’s disciplined backline, making the timing of squad news critical for assessing the probability of an exact score resolving.

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This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), 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

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

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How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

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.

What does it cost to trade on PolyGram?

Zero. PolyGram routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.