Championship top scorers: 2024/25 Golden Boot odds, predictions and latest favourites

We’re edging into the final quarter of the 2024/25 Championship season, and the race for the Golden Boot is heating up.

The race for the Golden Boot, awarded to the Championship’s top scorer, is always a fascinating and unpredictable battle. Last season, Sammie Szmodics emerged as the top scorer, a surprise for many bookmakers who had not even priced him in the top scorer market at the start of the season. This unpredictability makes it difficult to be supremely confident in any top scorer odds, but there are some intriguing angles to consider.

Since 2020, only 25% of players who scored 10 or more goals in the Championship were new signings that season. The majority of top scorers tend to be players who have already been with their respective clubs for some time, showcasing the importance of familiarity and understanding with the team’s style of play.

Another interesting trend to consider is that the top scorers often play for clubs that perform well in the league. Since 2013/14, no player has won the Golden Boot from a club that finished outside the top six. This suggests that the top scorers often play crucial roles in their team’s success and are the focal point of their team’s attacking efforts.

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Latest Championship Top Scorer Odds

Borja Sainz – Norwich – 17 Goals (1/1 with Betway)

Prior to scoring against Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City in March, Borja Sainz had failed to score in the Championship since November. Despite that drought, the Norwich man has led the way for most of the season after a strong start. Sainz has 17 goals to his name and remains the even-money favourite with Betway to be crowned top scorer.

Joel Piroe – Leeds – 15 Goals (2/1 with bet365)

The main threat to Borja Sainz in the race for the Golden Boot looks to be from Leeds United’s Joel Piroe. The Dutchman is just two goals behind in the top scorer charts after bagging 15 goals in 38 matches.

Josh Sargent – Norwich – 15 Goals (14/1 with bet365)

Josh Sargent has been a man in great form over the last few months. The American has eight goals in his last nine league appearances as we approach April. With 12 league goals in 2024/25, a strong end to the campaign could see him potentially make a late charge to catch his teammate.

Championship Top Scorers 2024/2025

Here are the rankings for top scorers in the Championship this season.

Players with the same amount of goals are ranked by fewer minutes played. Stats correct as of 12:15, 14/02/24.

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