World Cup Top Goalscorer Tips – Can Messi or Mbappe win the 2022 Golden Boot?

Our 2022 World Cup top goalscorer tips focus on two PSG stars who will be looking to fire their nation to World Cup glory this winter, but are Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi a good bet for the World Cup Golden Boot in Qatar?

With only a matter of days until the World Cup’s first winter tournament gets underway in Qatar, fans are treated to a month of non-stop international action from the Middle East.

However, although heavyweight nations from across the globe might be looking to write their names in the history books, a string of striking superstars will have one eye on the race for this year’s World Cup Golden Boot.

While it might be England skipper Harry Kane (8/1) who finds himself tipped as a standout pick with the bookmakers to claim back-to-back World Cup Golden Boots, there are a couple of PSG strikers who will be looking to stake their own claims.

In what is a showdown between two generations of footballing icons, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi enter this year’s record-making tournament enjoying their own free-scoring runs.

With both France and Argentina tipped among the leading contenders to win the 2022 World Cup on December 18th, the two PSG stars will spearhead their nation’s charge for glory.

Betting punters are also treated to a host of interesting markets this winter andwe have had an in-depth look at who could come out on top in the battle for this year’s World Cup Golden Boot.

 

Kylian Mbappe – 10/1 with bet365 (Each Way 1-4)

While France might have just about clung to their elite Nations League status during September’s international break, the reigning world champions travel out to Qatar in the midst of an extended rut.

Remarkably managing to muster just a single victory from any of their six League A appearances, there is no doubt that Didier Deschamps will be calling on his attacking icon to spearhead Les Bleus’ charge in the Middle East.

Although newly-crowned Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema (14/1 with Bet UK) might play a crucial role in France’s bid to defend their FIFA World Cup title this winter, Mbappe has enjoyed another free-scoring purple patch since opening the 2022/23 campaign.

While it might have been suggested that the 23-year-old could be looking to secure a move away from Paris when the transfer window reopens following this year’s tournament, Mbappe has already notched 19 goals across all competitions.

Likewise, mustering seven Champions League strikes from his opening six European outings, the ex-Monaco striker also made more history on November 2nd.

Becoming the youngest French footballer to hit the 40-goal milestone in Champions League history – a record that was previously held by Arsenal icon Thierry Henry – Mbappe has the chance to only underline his status as one of world football’s elite in Qatar.

 

Lionel Messi – 14/1 with 888sport (Each Way 1-4)

Although Messi might have endured somewhat of a low-key start after arriving in Paris 15 months ago, the Argentinian legend is now enjoying another trademark flurry both on the domestic and international stage.

Recording seven Ligue 1 strikes and continuing to form what has been a blossoming relationship with his World Cup Golden Boot rival and teammate, many across the globe are hoping that Messi can make real history in Qatar this year.

While it might have been suggested prior to this year’s tournament that the former Barcelona record-breaker could have his sights set on a shock move to the MLS, the 35-year-old has been at the heart of Argentina’s extended run under Lionel Scaloni.

Finally claiming a first Copa America crown as the South American giants picked up a 1-0 victory against Brazil at Rio’s Maracana stadium in July 2021, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will be looking to put the cherry on top of his iconic career in the Middle East.

In fact, mustering 21 goals for club and country since opening the 2022/23 campaign, Messi has enjoyed a stellar international flurry over the past 12 months.

Including all five goals in Argentina’s 5-0 victory against Estonia back in June, Messi has remarkably bagged nine strikes in just his last three international appearances.

 

World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Tips

While the likes of Mbappe, Kane, and Benzema might all find themselves tipped among the standout picks to claim this year’s World Cup Golden Boot, LIONEL MESSI appears to have a golden chance to further cement his case as the best player of all-time.

Finally picking up a piece of international silverware after claiming a maiden Copa America title last year, the 35-year-old has only continued to shine on the international stage over recent months.

With neutrals from across the globe all hoping that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner can sign off his iconic career by lifting the Jules Rimet Trophy come December, Messi opens Argentina’s World Cup adventure enjoying quite the wave of momentum.

Astonishingly averaging a trio of goals in each of La Albiceleste’s three pre-tournament friendlies, the ex-Barca icon can be found at appealing odds in the race for this winter’s Golden Boot.

Messi to win the Golden Boot

Bet £10 on Lionel Messi to be World Cup 2022 top goalscorer at 888Sport and you will get the best odds of 14/1 currently available.

In the latest odds, Messi is as short as 10/1 to be the top scorer at the World Cup so be sure to shop around and get the best odds for whoever you want to bet on to win the Golden Boot. You are literally losing money just by using the wrong bookies for your bets.

 

Get a £5 Free Bet Every Match your Top Scorer Selection Score in:

1 Sign in to your Betfred account or open one via this link to get the £60 sign-up offer

2 Place a bet of £10 or more on a World Cup top scorer (£5ew counts)

3 For every match they score in, you get a £5 free bet.

For example, bet £10 on Messi to be World Cup top goalscorer and if he scores in Argentina’s opening match, you get a £5 free bet. If he then scores in the second match, you get another £5 free bet.

The more matches your pick scores in, the more £5 free bets you will get.

 

World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Odds

• 8/1 – Harry Kane
• 9/1 – Kylian Mbappe
• 14/1 – Karim benzema
• 14/1  – Lionel Messi
• 16/1 – Cristiano Ronaldo
• 20/1 – Neymar
• 25/1 – Romelu Lukaku
• 28/1 – Memphis Depay
• 33/1 – Richarlison
• 33/1 – Vinicius Junior
• 33/1 – Lautaro Martinez
• 33/1 – Gabriel Jesus
• 50/1 – Anotine Griezmann
• 50/1 – Kai Havertz
• 50/1 – Alvaro Morata
• 50/1 – Raheem Sterling
• 66/1 – Darwin Nunez

The odds for World Cup 2022 Golden Boot winner vary greatly from bookies to bookies so make sure you check the World Cup offers for the best odds on your selection.

For example, Neymar is BEST ODDS 20/1 with VBet to be top scorer at the World Cup but as short as 9/1 with some bookies including 10Bet, LiveScore Bet, and Sport Nation.

If you want to bet on Harry Kane to be World Cup’s top goalscorer then the best odds you will find are 8/1 at William Hill, Bet UK and BetVictor but beware as William Hill are only offering 3 places for each-way bets not 4. Therefore they are certainly a bookies to avoid if you’re betting on an each-way World Cup top scorer tip.

 

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