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The market projects Haaland around 0.6 expected goals against Brazil, which maps to ~45% on a straight Poisson — roughly what 47¢ implies. The edge is in what that number misses. First, this Kalshi contract covers the entire game including extra time: it's a knockout match, and 30 bonus minutes when it's level adds ~2 points of scoring probability that 90-minute pricing ignores. Second, Haaland has finished above his expected-goals line for his entire career, and the form is loud: 5 goals in 4 matches this tournament, including the late winner against Ivory Coast. Third, strip the juice from the oddsboard consensus on him anytime and you land near 50%. Put it together and fair value sits around 50¢ against a 47¢ ask — roughly +6% EV on a highly liquid contract (180K+ traded). Quarter-Kelly sizing at ~1.5% of bankroll. Brazil is the toughest defense he's seen this tournament, which is exactly why the price is this cheap on the best pure striker in the world.