The Premier League is one of the most-watched competitions in the world and there is always plenty to discuss when it comes to the following the English top flight. With global interest at an all-time high, the Premier League has been able to attract some of the world’s best players and as a result, there is always plenty of competition to be top Premier League Goalscorer. With so much attacking talent on show, it can often be a crowded market, and the odds tend to reflect this. Ante-post markets remain extremely popular with punters and the Top Goalscorer market is usually one of the most prominent outright options when it comes to betting on the Premier League. As BettingTop10, one of the most trustful and popular site in the betting niche explain, before signing up to any new betting sites, it’s always best to check the depth of markets and any online bookmaker with a vast array of ante-post options, particularly during the summer months, are understandably popular with top flight punters.
Who was Premier League Top Goalscorer 20/21?
England captain Harry Kane won the 2020-21 Golden Boot with a haul of 23 goals. It was the third time that the prolific Spurs striker had finished as the division’s top goalscorer, with his last success coming during the 2016-17 campaign.
Two-time Golden Boot winner Mo Salah finished the season with 22, with Bruno Fernandes, Patrick Bamford and Kane’s team-mate Son Heung-Min just falling short of the leading pair. 2019-20 winner Jamie Vardy finished the season with 15 goals.
2021-22 Top Goalscorer Contenders
The aforementioned Mo Salah has enjoyed a sensational start to the campaign and the classy Egyptian is the odds-on favourite to finish the season as the top Premier League goalscorer for the third time. As well as notching in the UEFA Champions League, he has scored ten times in as many appearances and is averaging 4.2 shots per game.
Despite only arriving at Old Trafford in late August, Cristiano Ronaldo is second favourite in the Premier League Top Goalscorer betting. He put in a scintillating display in his first appearance for the club in over a decade and despite his side’s lack of consistency this campaign, he still managed to convert on four occasions and has regularly stepped up to rescue Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in the UEFA Champions League.
Romelu Lukaku is another player who has recently made a triumphant return to the Premier League and the Belgian international has already notched on three occasions. Unfortunately, the 28-year old has missed many of a handful of games throughout October and November and he may take time to regain full fitness.
Jamie Vardy continues to impress and he had already notched seven times, almost 50% of last season’s total. Leicester have been involved in plenty of high-scoring matches so far this season and the pacey frontman is likely to get plenty more opportunities in the Foxes’ attacked-minded set-up.
Harry Kane is amongst the favourites once again, although he’s made a slow start to the 2021-22 campaign. Mo Salah’s teammate Sadio Mane is another consistent performer whilst Son Heung-Min is likely to be there or thereabouts.
Potential Outsiders for the 2021-22 Golden Boot
West Ham’s Michail Antonio is arguably the most prominent outsider in the Top Goalscorer betting market. The powerful striker has scored six times and is averaging 3.9 shots per game. He has one of the highest individual xG numbers and is likely to get plenty more opportunities as the season progresses. Crystal Palace’s Odsonne Edouard has made a decent start to his Premier League career and may be another one to consider.
Things to Consider Before Placing a Bet on the Top Goalscorer Market
Although natural talent tends to be the most significant factor when it comes to betting on the top goalscorer market, there are a number of other variables to consider.
It is advised to avoid players with poor or questionable injury records. Those who face stiff competition for places may also be swerved. Players who are generally rested for a club’s European commitments and those who are designated penalty-takers are always worth a second look.
Moreover, players who are first choice on the team-sheet and are likely to play every single game (if fit) are also strongly recommended.
