2022 World Cup Golden Boot Odds, Predictions and Betting Picks

Author: Steven D. Thompson

Updated: 23/04/2025 11:30 AM

Nothing beats betting on WC 2022 Top scorer betting market. The fun and excitement of backing one of the best strikers is unrivalled and can only be enhanced if you place your bet at the best World Cup Golden Boot betting odds. And that's where we come in as Betpack. We give you the best World Cup Golden Boot odds from leading bookmakers. We also provide you with top goalscorer tips, picks, and predictions. All you need to do is pick your favourite and hope he scores the most goals. Betting on WC 22 top scorer markets is super-exciting and here's how you can make the most of it.

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WC 22 Golden Boot Betting Favorites

If you like to maximize your chances when betting on WC 2022 top scorer, your best bet is to go with WC 22 Golden Boot betting favourites, like Harry Kane. These football strikers make important goals whenever they play; they are well-known also in the biggest domestic leagues like Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Serie A, as well as the Champions League. If you get a little lucky, you could pick the one that bags the most. Let's look at the favourites to win the 2022 WC Golden Boot.

France Stars Kylian Mbappe & Karim Benzema

In Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema, the French National Team has two of the best forwards on the planet. So it is not surprising that most bookmakers put these footballers from France among the Top 3 candidates in the World Cup topscorer betting market.

Mbappe scores goals for fun when he plays for Paris Saint Germain and the national team, and one has the feeling that he will reach peak form when the tournament in Qatar. Similarly, Benzema had his best season with Real Madrid, won the Champions League, and is coming to Qatar as one of the top WC 22 Golden Boot betting favourites.

So, when you are betting on WC 2022 Topscorer, it is only smart to keep these two names in mind.

Three Lions' Captain Harry Kane to Repeat the Top Scorer Title?

England's Harry Kane is arguably the best forward in the English Premier League and is the top favourite in WC 22 Golden Boot betting. When England was eliminated in the semi-finals in the previous WC, Kane provided a silver lining by scoring 6 goals and winning the 2022 Golden Boot. And considering that he is the bookies' World Cup topscorer betting favourite, chances are he might do the same again.

WC Classics: Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr & Cristiano Ronaldo

Going with footballers like Mbappe or Harry Kane to win the scoring title is a smart move, as both France and England are at least one of the favourites as well. However, WC evergreens like Lionel Messi (Argentina), Neymar Jr (Brazil) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) are decent World Cup Golden Boot betting options too. This trio always delivers on the big stage, and recent international tournaments prove that.

Messi, for instance, was the Golden Boot winner in the last edition of Copa America, guiding Argentina to victory by scoring the most. Similarly, Cristiano Ronaldo won the Golden Boot award at Euro 2020 where the Portugal star showed that he is still the main player in his national team. Lastly, Neymar is the first name on the team sheet for Brazil, and of the talented players Brazil boasts, he is the one everybody passes to in the big games.

World Cup 2022 Topscorer Odds

There are many potential football players who can be the one who scores the most, and it is almost guaranteed that at least the following players will set up high standards. So, without further ado, here are the World Cup Golden Boot odds for the biggest favourites when betting on WC 2022 Top scorer:

Player	Powbet	LeoVegas	Sportsbet.io	Greatwin	Freshbet
Harry Kane	36/5 (8.20)	8/1 (9.00)	36/5 (8.20)	37/5 (8.40)	15/2 (8.30)
Kylian Mbappe	43/5 (9.60)	8/1 (9.00)	43/5 (9.60)	17/2 (9.60)	171/20 (9.55)
Karim Benzema	11/1 (12.00)	12/1 (13.00)	11/1 (12.00)	11/1 (12.00)	23/2 (12.50)
Neymar Jr	14/1 (15.00)	12/1 (13.00)	14/1 (15.00)	14/1 (15.00)	139/10 (14.90)
Cristiano Ronaldo	15/1 (16.00)	14/1 (15.00)	15/1 (16.00)	15/1 (16.00)	147/10 (15.70)
Lionel Messi	14/1 (15.00)	14/1 (15.00)	14/1 (15.00)	14/1 (15.00)	71/5 (15.20)
Romelu Lukaku	17/1 (18.00)	14/1 (15.00)	17/1 (18.00)	17/1 (18.00)	86/5 (18.20)
Memphis Depay	25/1 (26.00)	25/1 (26.00)	25/1 (26.00)	25/1 (26.00)	123/5 (25.60)
Lautaro Martinez	27/1 (28.00)	25/1 (26.00)	27/1 (28.00)	27/1 (28.00)	269/10 (27.90)
Vinicius De Oliveira Junior	29/1 (30.00)	25/1 (26.00)	29/1 (30.00)	29/1 (30.00)	30/1 (31.00)

"Dark Horses" for World Cup 22 Topscorer Betting

Want to get better World Cup Golden Boot betting odds while backing a quality striker to win the award? Then WC 22 Golden Boot betting dark horses will be right up your alley. Players like Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Romelu Lukaku (Belgium), Gabriel Jesus (Brazil), Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) and Raheem Sterling (England) are all excellent options when betting on WC 22 topscorer markets.

These forwards know where the goal is but come with much better World Cup topscorer betting odds than those of the favourites. For example, Powbet gives Robert Lewandowski massive WC 22 Golden Boot betting odds of 39/1 (40.00) even though the Polish forward scored more than any other player in the Bundesliga last season. Lewandowski scored 35, and Patrick Schick, the runner-up, scored eleven goals fewer.

Backing Favourites
Playing for the biggest favourites: will most likely go far in the tournament
A lot of quality players around them
Attacking game heavily built around them
Lower odds: big wins need big stakes

Backing "Dark Horses"
Higher odds, lower stakes
Still big-name players, so real potential to win
Some of them are playing for the biggest countries
How many games they will play?

Sleepers for the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot

Punters looking for super-enticing World Cup Golden Boot betting odds can go with the so-called "Sleepers." Players like Darwin Nuñez (Uruguay), Son Heung-min (South Korea), Serge Gnabry (Germany), Diogo Jota (Portugal), Raphinha (Brazil), and Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia) are all key figures in their teams and, with a little luck, can easily end up scoring the more than anyone else.

2022 World Cup Topscorer Betting Types

When we are talking about football betting when there is a World Cup, the most popular football World Cup topscorer betting market is the one for the Golden Boot award. However, there are several variations that you can check out too. These make betting on WC 2022 topscorer propositions all the more interesting and increase your chances of having a winning bet.

WC 2022 Golden Boot - Each Way Betting

With each way bets, you predict that the player you backed will be in the Top 3 or Top 5 goal scorers depending on the WC 22 Golden Boot betting market you picked. In that case, you will be paid at each way odds even if the player doesn't win the Golden Boot as long as he places in the positions the bookmaker listed in its World Cup topscorer betting offer.

Betting on Nationality of the WC 2022 Topscorer

As we all know, a player from a country that advances furthest in the tournament has a higher possibility to have more goals than a player from a country whose tournament ends after the first three games; and based on for example the World Cup qualifiers, we do know which countries are the biggest favourites on their group. That's why it is only smart to take into consideration the nation when you make your pick for the Golden Boot winner. For instance, if you think that Argentina and/or Germany will go far in the WC, then it might be smart to back up players like Lionel Messi and Kai Havertz (Germany) with this World Cup Golden Boot betting market. And who knows, maybe this could be finally the year when Belgium takes it all with the goals from Lukaku.

Number of Matches the WC Golden Boot will play

This is a niche World Cup topscorer betting market where you predict how many matches the Golden Boot player will take part in. If you are betting on this market, we advise you to calculate the number of group matches you expect the player to be involved in. Next, predict how far his team will go in the knock-out rounds. Finally, wager on the World Cup Golden Boot betting market that's closest to your estimations.

Historical World Cup Golden Boot Winners

Looking at World Cup Golden Boot winners throughout history can also help with your wager. That's because even though World Cup Golden Boot betting favourites often score the most goals, that's not always the case. For instance, Harry Kane (2018), Ronaldo (2002), and Miroslav Klose (2006) were bookies' favourites. However, players like James Rodriguez (2014) and Davor Suker (1998) were not considered front runners in World Cup topscorer betting markets, meaning history tells us there can be surprises as well. So, when looking at the World Cup Golden Boot betting odds, don't always go for the lowest odds and choose your player wisely.

Our Prediction for 2022 World Cup Topscorer

Bookies seem to fancy Harry Kane, thus making the England star their World Cup topscorer betting favourite. We feel the same. Even though Kane's World Cup Golden Boot odds are the lowest, they offer great value. Here's why? Harry Kane won the Golden Boot in 2018, and he also bagged 12 goals in England's WC Qualifiers. He knows how to score in big games and tournaments and has often done that in the past. We think he will do it in Qatar too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the favourites in WC topscorer betting?

Harry Kane is the main World Cup Golden Boot betting favourite with almost all bookies. The England star is followed by Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe from France and Neymar Jr from Brazil. Cristiano Ronaldo completes the Top 5 of World Cup topscorer betting favourites at most sportsbooks.

Is betting on WC 22 topscorer markets a good idea?

Placing a bet on the WC topscorer betting market is definitely a good idea. Betting on WC 22 topscorer markets allows you to follow and cheer on the player you picked while also betting on other World Cup betting markets.

What happens if two players tie in WC 22 Golden Boot betting?

When two players score the same number of goals, the winner in the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot betting is decided by other criteria such as assists and number of minutes played. Alternatively, dead heat rules can apply, meaning your stake will be divided by the number of players tied and the bookie will pay you out at full odds for your winning bets.