2024 Copa America will begin a little bit after the 2024 EURO, and we’ll have an opportunity to watch the two most popular continental soccer championships in the world. We already have the odds for the Copa America winners, but what about the top goalscorer? Don’t worry, we have that too.
Before Betting on 2024 Copa America Top Goalscorer
Arguably, two of the biggest stars of this tournament are the top two favorites. Lionel Messi and Vinicius Junior are topping the list, with the note that the Argentinian GOAT has a slight edge when looking at the current odds.
That would be because the US is, in a way, his home turf now. He is pretty much the top solution in Argentina’s attack (besides Alvarez and Lautaro, who won’t be playing together with Messi in the lineup) and a set-piece taker, unlike Vini, who doesn’t take free kicks. One more thing: the officials protect Messi pretty much (just remember the World Cup in Qatar), so the bookies anticipate that he’ll have plenty of penalties to take care of.
| Team | 2024 Copa America Golden Boot Odds |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | +300 |
| Vinicius Jr. | +400 |
| Darwin Nunez | +550 |
| Julian Alvarez | +650 |
| Rodrygo | +800 |
Vini is the top star in Brazil, but on the other hand, few players are capable of scoring goals, particularly from the midfield, far more than in Argentina, whose midfielders are mostly defensive-minded. Also, he doesn’t take free kicks, which is another reason why Messi has more chances to win the award.
We were surprised to see Darwin Nunez third. Many still believe that he might explode, but let us tell you right away that we don’t.
Julian Alvarez, Rodrygo, and Lautaro come after, while Martinelli and Endrick also appear in the list, although it’s a bit tough to believe they might lift the Golden Boot.
