The World Cup is at the peak of glory, and who would have thought that the competition for the top scorer's list would be as tumultuous as the drama! So far, Kylian Mbappe is leading the way with 5 goals, while Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale, Marcus Rashford, Richarlison, Drykal Ramos, Ana Valencia and Ewalu Morada all have 3 goals to their name, but with Ana Valencia and Ewalu Morada out of the final rounds, there is no clear advantage for Kylian Mbappe. Pick two of the most promising goalscoring candidates in this group of chasers.
Supporting "Other" with Carl Ramos as the favorite.
In terms of first choice, Dutch shot-stopper Gareth Bale is not to be underestimated. Standing at over six feet tall, he has excellent shooting skills on both feet, with three goals scored in this World Cup - a header, one on each left and right foot, and a well-rounded shot. The Dutch team in the last eight against Argentina, given Argentina's attacking style and slightly loose defense, good at counterattacking Gareth Bale naturally will not miss the opportunity.
In addition, Gareth Bale excels in the air against the run of play, and corners are a killer for him. Argentine defenders are smaller in stature, and if Gareth Bale is able to make a difference against Argentina in the second round, his chances of winning the top scorer will be greatly increased, with odds of 24 times making him the betting favorite.
As for the other option, Portugal's rising star Drykal Ramos is one to watch. He replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting lineup against Switzerland in the Round of 16 and scored a hat-trick. The Penfiga striker is not only a good shot-stopper, but he is also a very agile player, which makes him hard to defend against the opponents.
Portugal will face Morocco in the last eight, who are known for their iron barrel formation, while Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the best of shape and has a reduced range of motion. Portugal is in dire need of a striker who excels at creating chances in tight defenses, and Drykal Ramos is just the man for the job. Given his excellent form so far, it's worth a punt at 10.5x (other).
