Ligue 1 Top Goalscorer
The top-goalscorer market is one of Ligue 1's best season-long bets — a single outright on who scores the most league goals. Here is how to play it.
How the market works
You back a player to finish the season as Ligue 1's leading scorer, at odds set before kick-off. It runs all 34 rounds, so it is a long, rewarding hold. Elite centre-forwards and the odd attacking midfielder dominate it — defenders never feature. PSG's forwards usually head the board because they play the most dominant side and rack up goals against weaker opponents, but Ligue 1's record of producing world-class finishers means the chasing clubs always have a contender.
Finding value
The obvious PSG name is often short, so the value can sit with a prolific striker at Marseille, Monaco or Lyon who takes most of his side's chances and penalties. A regular starter who stays fit across a long season has the edge over a rotated squad player. Pair the market with the title odds to see who plays in the strongest attacks, and the fixtures and table page for form. See the Ligue 1 guide for all the markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ligue 1 top goalscorer bet?
An outright bet on which player scores the most Ligue 1 goals across the season. It is set before kick-off and settles after the final round of 34 fixtures.
Which players win the Ligue 1 top-scorer market?
Usually elite strikers, with PSG's forwards heading the board because they play the dominant side. But a prolific finisher at Marseille, Monaco or Lyon who takes his chances and penalties can offer better value.