DURING the summer, the Spanish top flight became the destination for one of the world’s biggest goal-scoring superstars. So how is the ‘Trofeo Pichichi’ race in La Liga shaping up, with Kylian Mbappe's debut season at Real Madrid taking centre stage?
Best La Liga top scorer odds
Robert Lewandowski 1/9
Barcelona’s Lewandowski is the man to beat in the La Liga top scorer race this season, averaging more than a goal per game through to the November International break. The Polish superstar is thriving under Hansi Flick’s new-look Barca and shows no sign of slowing up at all. He's already going to be tough to beat in this race.
Betting Tip: Barcelona 2-1 Correct Score 15/2
Barca travel to mid-table Celta Vigo next and will have the bit between their teeth after a shock defeat to Real Sociedad last time out.
Kylian Mbappe 10/1
Mbappe has not had the prolific season that many would have predicted on his arrival at Real Madrid. He should still reach double figures across the season, but whether that’s anywhere near good enough to challenge Lewandowski is another matter.
Betting Tip: Real Madrid To Win To Nil 11/8
Mbappe’s Real Madrid have had some struggles with consistency this season but will be expected to win at Leganes, who have won only three times in the top flight this season.
Vinícius Jr 10/1
Vinícius Jr has slowly grown into the season after a below-par start in August and September. After missing out on the Ballon d’Or Award, he showed his class in thumping a hattrick against Osasuna before the international break. Will that see him explode into life in front of goal?
Betting Tip: Real Madrid 1 Goal Winning Margin 13/5
Vini Jr has had a quiet season by his standards, but could again be the main man for Madrid as they travel to Leganes.
Raphinha 12/1
Barcelona’s Raphinha has come to life this season with his form, despite not having been a prolific scorer throughout his career. With his new-found threat in front of goal, the Brazilian has become an integral part of Barca’s attacking machine, consistently finding himself in threatening positions.
Betting Tip: Barcelona To Win & Both Teams To Score 19/10
Celta Vigo have the worst defensive record in La Liga this season outside of the bottom three, so Barca can capitalise.
Our La Liga top scorer prediction
Everyone was looking for Kylian Mbappe to run away with the top goalscorer accolade. But it has been the Robert Lewandowski show with no-else getting a look in. His return last season of 19 goals was his lowest tally in a campaign since the 2014/15 Bundesliga, but he’s now the focal point of a much more attack-minded Barcelona side.
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