Premier League Golden Boot Odds: Haaland Odds-On Favourite After Blistering Start
It may only be October, but Erling Haaland already tops the Premier League scoring charts with nine goals in seven games, putting him three ahead of his nearest challenger - so it's no surprise he's the clear favourite in the Golden Boot odds with UK betting sites.
While it's not his most explosive start - he scored 11 in his first seven games in 2022/23 and 10 last season - Haaland's early-season tally still sets him apart in the current race.
What makes his form even more remarkable is that all nine goals have come from open play, with no penalties padding his total.
Premier League Golden Boot Odds
Just seven games into the new Premier League season, Erling Haaland is already leading the way in the Golden Boot odds.
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Golden Boot History
Haaland is already a two-time Golden Boot winner. He set a Premier League record with 36 goals in 2022-23 and led the league with 27 in 2023-24, securing back-to-back scoring titles.
He narrowly missed a third straight last season when his 22 goals were eclipsed by Mohamed Salah's 29.
Rivals in the Race
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah - last season's Golden Boot winner with 29 goals - remains a key rival, though he's made a notably quiet start to the current campaign.
So far this term, Antoine Semenyo has been a surprise standout for Bournemouth with six goals, while Jaidon Anthony of Burnley has also shown early promise, bagging four goals in seven appearances.
Other contenders may emerge as the season unfolds, but few appear capable of matching Haaland's relentless scoring pace when he hits top gear.
Fitness & Rotation Factors
One consideration is Haaland's availability.
Pep Guardiola has hinted he will rest Haaland during congested fixtures. European commitments could see the striker rotated in some league games.
Haaland must also avoid injuries – an ankle issue sidelined him for several weeks late last season and may have cost him the Golden Boot.
However, if he stays healthy, Haaland looks untouchable in his quest to claim yet another Golden Boot.
