There’s less than a month separating us from the start of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The long-awaited spectacle is almost here and the biggest soccer betting sites already have a ton of World Cup betting lines for us to explore.

In the vast sea of outrights, futures, and other specials, there are valuable Golden Boot winner bets. These will be the focal point of today’s piece.

More precisely, we’ll mainly be talking about Mbappe Golden Boot chances and whether or not there are better bets to place instead.

202 World Cup Odds for Golden Boot

Let’s start off with the top 10 Qatar 2022 Golden Boot odds

Player	Odds
Harry Kane	+750
Kylian Mbappe	+1000
Karim Benzema	+1100
Lionel Messi	+1400
Neymar	+1400
Cristiano Ronaldo	+1600
Romelu Lukaku	+1600
Memphis Depay	+2000
Vinicius Junior	+2000
Lautaro Martinez	+2500

As you can see, England’s Harry Kane is the bookies’ favorite coming into the 2022 Qatar World Cup. However, that’s not to say Kylian Mbappe Golden Boot run is impossible. Knowing the young Frenchmen, the fact that he’s not the main favorite will only make him play better and score more goals.

Mbappe Golden Boot Winner: Is It Possible ?

However, off the pitch, things aren’t going that well for Mbappe this season. Despite having a solid statistical base thus far, he’s once again showing displeasure with PSG’s management and seems to be wanting a way out following a turbulent summer transfer window.

As you’ve probably heard already, Mbappe’s transfer was practically a done deal before he changed his mind at the very last moment and decided to extend his stay with PSG.

But, following a lack of top-tier signings this summer, Mbappe is worried PSG is not going in the right direction and is increasingly dissatisfied with his position. However, that doesn’t necessarily have to mean much; it’s not like his displeasure with PSG is going to affect his performances with the French national team.

Then again, there’s been a controversy with Mbappe refusing to participate in the national team’s photo shoot last month. While this is but a mere hiccup when compared to other recent controversies in the French national tea, it could snowball into more severe headaches for Deschamps… especially if heir opener against Australia goes south.

Let’s Look at the Stats

Statistically, Mbappe’s season is off to a great start.

15 matches in, the 23-year-old already has 14 goals and 2 assists to his name. He’s not exactly near Haaland’s numbers (22 goals and three assists in 15 matches), but he’s not far off either.

When talking about the five biggest European leagues, Haaland is on top, followed by Lewandowski, Mbappe, Kane, and Neymar. But, as far as Kylian Mbappe Golden Boot run is concerned, we can already count Haalan and Lewandowski out of the equation. More on that later on.

France Expected to Go Far… As Always

Another thing we have to factor in is the sheer quality of the French national team. Despite having a poor run in UEFA Nations League, France is still one of the most dangerous nations out there. They’re going to go far into the playoffs, which will give Mbappe Golden Boot run more minutes.

At the level he’s playing right now, he’s scoring a goal per 90 minutes. With every extra match he can get, theoretically, he’s going to score another goal. The longer France remains in the competition, the better Mbappe’s chances are at securing the Golden Boot all to himself.

Main Challengers

Mbappe can consider himself lucky because Haaland won’t be competing in this year’s World Cup. As you probably know, Norway failed to qualify. Lewandowski is not in the equation either. Even though Robert is a world-class striker with a proper nose for scoring goals, Poland isn’t the strongest team and he’s likely to get only three games in Qatar which won’t be enough for a proper Golden Boot run.

Still, there are three main challengers for Mbappe Golden Boot run in Qatar. They are as follows:

Harry Kane

Harry Kane already has eleven goals and two assists to his name. Ten goals in the ePL, and one in the Champions League. Not too shabby, especially considering the fact these numbers came from sixteen matches this season.

England is going to be a force to be reckoned with in Qatar, despite an embarrassing Nations League performance earlier this year. Kane is an irreplaceable asset in the Three Lions’ attack so we can count on him to play every single minute in Qatar and score plenty of goals.

Objectively, Kane is the primary favorite for taking this Qatar World Cup Golden Boot. Considering recent Nations League hiccups and controversies surrounding the French national team, I’ll dare to say that Harry Kane at +750 is the best Golden Boot bet you can place right now.

Karim Benzema

Let’s not forget about Karim Benzema. The experienced Frenchmen finally got the ever-evasive individual accolade just last week. That’s right, Benzema won Ballon d’Or 2022, crowning an impressive season and suggesting a strong tournament in Qatar.

But, we need to point out that Mbappe and Benzema are both French. We’ve seen Deschamps struggle to keep them both in the same team, and it will be interesting to see if he opts for Benzema as the classic number 9 and Mbappe on the left wing. If these two end up as the lone runners, knowing Mbappe’s thirst for individual accolades and recognition, we can count on some selfish moves, for sure.

Messi

Last but not least – Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo is not on the list because he’s been having a rather cold season with Manchester United. However, the same can’t be said for Messi’s second season with PSG. The Argentinian GOAT is enjoying himself out there and we all know he kicks things up a notch when he pulls on that legendary Argentinian jersey.

What are your thoughts on Mbappe’s Golden Boot run in the upcoming Qatar World Cup? Do you think we’re going to see the 23-year-old win the flattering title, or will it go to seasoned veterans like Messi, Benzema, or Kane?