Ligue 1 top scorer odds and tips: Barcola too big to ignore at 9/1

Even at this early stage of the season, the race to finish as the top goalscorer in Ligue 1 is already shaping up to be a fiercely competitive one. 

With Kylian Mbappe no longer around to hoover up the prize on an annual basis, let's take a look at who the current frontrunners are to finish as the leading marksman in the French top-flight this term.

Best Ligue 1 top scorer odds

Jonathan David – 4/1

After netting a hat-trick in Lille’s 3-0 win at Le Havre on Saturday, Jonathan David has jumped to the head of the Ligue 1 top goalscorer market at 4/1. His trio of strikes at the weekend took his tally for the season in the French top-flight to five.

The Canadian ace finished as the league’s joint-second top goalscorer last term behind Kylian Mbappe. David should also be extra-motivated to shine this season given that his contract expires next summer.

While the Lille talisman is expected to be in the top goalscorer conversation again this term, there would appear to be better value options elsewhere.    

• Betting tip: Jonathan David to Score Anytime and Lille to Win – 2/1

Lille look well placed to land back-to-back wins in Ligue 1 for the second time this season when they take on Toulouse on Saturday. Pair a home success up with a David anytime strike at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy for a tasty 2/1 shot.

Mason Greenwood – 6/1

The goals have dried up for Mason Greenwood in recent weeks. The former Manchester United man has failed to fire in each of his last three Ligue 1 outings. Consequently, Greenwood has seen his odds to finish as the division’s leading marksman drift out to 6/1.

However, Marseille’s next two matches are against sides currently residing in the bottom-three, which could represent an ideal opportunity for Greenwood to get back among the goals. With that in mind, now could be the time to grab the 6/1 on offer for Greenwood in the race for the top goalscorer gong.

• Betting tip: Mason Greenwood to Score Anytime – 4/5

Back Greenwood to end his mini-goal drought by notching against Angers on Friday night. The Black and Whites are bottom of the table and without a win in six matches, and they look set for another loss against what will be a wounded Marseille side. 

Bradley Barcola – 9/1

Bradley Barcola is threatening to have a breakout season for PSG. The French winger is in a rich vein of form with six goals from six appearances in Ligue 1 this term. He also scored his first goal for the French national team against Italy in the Nations League earlier this month. 

Given that he currently leads the way for goals scored in Ligue 1 this season, Barcola looks well positioned to give punters a good run for their money at an attractive price.  

• Betting tip: Bradley Barcola to Score Anytime – 9/4

Bradley Barcola simply looks too big to score against Nice on Sunday night at 9/4. This bet would have generated profit from each of PSG’s last three Ligue 1 matches.

Alexandre Lacazette – 12/1

Alexandre Lacazette has finished second and joint-second top goalscorer in Ligue 1 in each of the last two seasons, but he has yet to score in five outings so far. Thus, the Lyon skipper holds little appeal at 12/1 to top the scoring charts this term.

On top of this, it would appear that Lacazette’s game time is going to be  managed more carefully by Lyon boss Pierre Sage this season, evidenced by the fact that the French forward started on the bench on Sunday. Given the current lay of the land, Lacazette looks worth opposing at the prices.

• Betting tip: Alexandre Lacazette Last Golascorer – 9/4

With Lacazette expected to start against Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday night, he could find himself on the bench again for the weekend visit of Nantes. If so, he could be worth a look in the last goalscorer market, as a maiden Ligue 1 strike of the season will surely arrive sooner rather than later. 

Our Ligue 1 top scorer prediction

Jonathan David is a worthy favourite in the Ligue 1 top goalscorer odds at present but PSG’s Bradley Barcola represents the best value option at 9/1. He currently leads the way with six strikes and with no obvious candidate to outscore him within the PSG ranks, the Frenchman could justify punter's faith in him to pocket the prize at an appealing price.

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