The Premier League returns with another fascinating Golden Boot race ahead, although one name unsurprisingly dominates the betting.
Erling Haaland is the 1.66 favourite with Bet9ja after winning the Golden Boot for the third time in four Premier League seasons. The Manchester City striker finished last season with 27 goals, five clear of his nearest challenger, and once again starts the campaign as the man everyone else has to catch.
However, with Alexander Isak, Igor Thiago, Joao Pedro and Viktor Gyökeres among those hoping to challenge him, there are plenty of alternatives available at much bigger prices.
Here we look at the leading contenders in the Bet9ja Premier League Top Goalscorer market ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Premier League Top Goalscorer Odds
| Player | Bet9ja Odds |
|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 1.66 |
| Alexander Isak | 9.50 |
| Igor Thiago | 12.00 |
| Joao Pedro | 15.00 |
| Ollie Watkins | 16.00 |
| Viktor Gyökeres | 20.00 |
| Benjamin Sesko | 23.00 |
| Antoine Semenyo | 31.00 |
| Danny Welbeck | 34.00 |
| Dominic Solanke | 34.00 |
| Kai Havertz | 34.00 |
| Cole Palmer | 34.00 |
Erling Haaland – 1.66
It is difficult to start anywhere else. Haaland has now won the Premier League Golden Boot in three of his four seasons in England and finished five goals clear of the field last term despite enduring a quieter second half of the campaign.
The Norwegian scored 27 Premier League goals in 2025/26, having established a commanding advantage before Christmas, and his record since arriving in England explains why Bet9ja make him such a strong favourite.
There is some uncertainty at Manchester City following Pep Guardiola’s departure and Enzo Maresca’s arrival, but Haaland remains one of world football’s most prolific finishers. If City continue creating chances at anything close to their usual rate, he will take some stopping.
At 1.66, however, bettors are being asked to take a short price on the obvious favourite, which makes some of his challengers worth considering.
Alexander Isak – 9.50
Alexander Isak is considered Haaland’s closest challenger in the Bet9ja market at 9.50.
The Swede has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most dangerous forwards when fit, combining excellent finishing with the ability to create chances for himself. His talent is hardly in question, although maintaining fitness across an entire league campaign could prove crucial to his Golden Boot prospects.
With Haaland so short at the head of the market, Isak provides a significantly bigger price for bettors looking to oppose the Manchester City striker.
Igor Thiago – 12.00
One of the most interesting names in the market is Igor Thiago at 12.00, particularly after the Brentford striker’s outstanding 2025/26 campaign.
Thiago scored 22 Premier League goals last season, finishing second only to Haaland, and eight of those arrived from the penalty spot. Being the focal point of Brentford’s attack and having the opportunity to take penalties gives him a route towards another significant goal tally.
The Brazilian also went to the World Cup after his excellent domestic season and will now attempt to prove that last year’s performance was no one-off. Another campaign around the 20-goal mark could put him firmly in the Golden Boot conversation, particularly if Haaland fails to match his usual numbers.
Joao Pedro – 15.00
Joao Pedro represents an intriguing option at 15.00 following a 15-goal Premier League campaign last season.
Chelsea have plenty of attacking talent, and Pedro will need to continue getting enough opportunities in a competitive forward line, while Cole Palmer’s presence could also limit his chances of taking penalties.
Nevertheless, his combination of technical quality and goalscoring ability makes him one of the leading alternatives to the three players above him in the market. Chelsea also have no European football this season, potentially giving their leading players more recovery and preparation time between Premier League matches.
Ollie Watkins – 16.00
Ollie Watkins continues to deliver goals consistently for Aston Villa and is available at 16.00.
The England striker scored 16 league goals last season and remains the central figure in Villa’s attack. His reliability is a major part of his appeal, although he will need to find another level if he is to challenge the sort of totals Haaland has regularly produced.
Villa’s involvement in European football could also create a demanding schedule, but Watkins has already demonstrated his ability to score consistently across a full Premier League season.
Viktor Gyokeres – 20.00
The Gunners should once again be one of the league’s strongest attacking teams, providing Gyökeres with the service required to put together a serious goals tally. He scored 14 league goals last season, leaving him some distance behind Haaland, but another year in Arteta’s system could help him improve on that return.
With Arsenal among the title favourites, 20.00 could attract those expecting their centre-forward to benefit from another successful campaign at the Emirates.
Bigger-Priced Golden Boot Contenders
Benjamin Sesko is 23.00, while Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo can be backed at 31.00 after an impressive start to life at the Etihad. Semenyo scored 11 goals and provided three assists during his first six months with City, although sharing an attack with Haaland inevitably makes winning the Golden Boot a much tougher proposition.
There are several recognisable names together at 34.00, including Danny Welbeck, Dominic Solanke, Kai Havertz and Cole Palmer.
Check out the latest Premier League Golden Boot odds and bet on the 2026/27 season with Bet9ja.
