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We’re only four domestic games into the new season but you can tell it’s in full swing. Some managers are already on the hot seat, injuries are stacking up, and we’ve hit the first international break.

For fans of online sports betting, now’s the time to spot the top performers/teams who can not only boost your wallet this season. 

We all know the usual suspects: **_Erling Haaland & Man City, Mo Salah & Liverpool, Robert Lewandowski & Barcelona, Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius & Real Madrid and Harry Kane & Bayern Munich._**

Let’s be real, mentioning these guys won’t get you any medals—they’ve been fueling winning bets for seasons and are already off to great starts again. 

In this piece, we’ll dive into some lesser-known names that could bring in serious cash this season. In the spirit of fairness, we’ll also highlight a few teams you might want to steer clear of.

**Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain)**

When Kylian Mbappé left this past summer, most fans assumed PSG would go all out to sign one or two big-name attackers as replacements. 

Then, when Gonçalo Ramos picked up an ankle injury in the season opener, sidelining him for three months, everyone was sure a move was coming. 

Names like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Rodrygo and Nigeria national football team duo Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, were all linked to the club, but no new attacker arrived. The reason? Bradley Barcola.

Barcola joined last season but playing the same preferred position as Mbappe (Left Wing) meant he had limited time on the left. 

However, this season, with little competition down the left, he has hit the ground running. He scored 4 goals last season but this season, the 22-year-old has already netted 4 goals in 3 games for PSG. 

This international break, he made history with France by scoring his first international goal (vs. Italy) just 12 seconds in—the fastest ever for Les Bleus. 

He’s a lethal winger, capable of outpacing nearly any fullback with his dribbling and speed, and his finishing is top-tier. 

Barcola is having a breakout season, and our bet of the day is that he’ll bag over 25 goals for club and country this year.

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**Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)** 

Ademola Lookman may have missed out on his dream move to PSG, but he’s going to be a problem this season. The right type of problem, that is.

The Nigerian international bagged two goals in the AFCON qualifier against Benin Republic, bringing his 2024 international goal tally to 6—the most by any African this year. 

With a favourable Champions League group featuring SK Sturm Graz, Young Boys, Celtic, and Shakhtar Donetsk, we’re backing him to have an impact on the European stage like he did last season with Atalanta. 

Already nominated for the Ballon d’Or, Lookman is in his prime, and now’s the perfect time to bet on him to bring in some winnings. 

● Bet on Atalanta to Finish in the Top 8 of the Champions League 

**Yankuba Minteh & João Pedro (Brighton & Hove)**

Brighton have kicked off the Premier League season in style, picking up 8 points from their first four games, including impressive results against Manchester United and Arsenal. 

While there are plenty of factors behind this success, I want to spotlight two players—new signing Yankuba Minteh and João Pedro. 

After a standout loan at Feyenoord, where he scored 11 goals and helped them lift the KNVB Cup, 20-year-old Minteh made a £30m switch from Newcastle to Brighton. 

He may not be filling up the stat sheet yet, but his impact has been undeniable. João Pedro, on the other hand, has started strong with 2 goals in 3 games.

Injuries hampered him last season, but now, with a clean bill of health, he's back in form. With both players firing, Brighton could be on track for a great season.

**Marcus Thuram (Inter)** 

Marcus Thuram has been one of the best free-agent signings of the past five years, with his 13 league goals playing a crucial part in Inter’s capture of the Scudetto last season. 

This season, he’s continued that form, netting 4 goals in 5 games already.

His partnership with Lautaro Martinez is the deadliest in Italy, though their European performances have been somewhat underwhelming.

For those in our online betting community, we highly recommend Thuram as your go-to player for goals this season, and we have the best odds for that on BetKing. 

● Bet on Inter to Win the Scudetto 

● Bet on Marcus Thuram to Win the Serie A Golden Boot 

**Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig)** 

Loïs Openda has started the 2024/25 season on fire, with 2 goals in 4 games for RB Leipzig and 2 assists in 2 games for France during the international break. 

His brace on Bundesliga Matchday 2 ended Bayer Leverkusen’s 35-game unbeaten streak and snapped their 462-day run without a league loss. 

Last season, he racked up 28 goals and 7 assists, helping Leipzig secure a Champions League spot, and the Belgian forward looks set to top those numbers this year.

We are backing Openda to finish just behind Harry Kane as the league’s top scorer, though at odds of 6.75, we think he's worth the risk for the Golden Boot.


● Bet on Loïs Openda to win the Bundesliga Golden Boot 

**Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP)**

One of the biggest surprises of this past summer was the lack of interest in Swedish striker Gyökeres. Last season, he scored a remarkable 43 goals + 15 assists in 50 games for Sporting CP, firing them to the league title. 

The club expected to be flooded with offers, yet, no bids came through. This season, he’s already racked up 8 goals and 1 assist in 5 league games for Sporting, and during the international break, he added 3 goals and 2 assists for Sweden. 

That’s 11 goals and 3 assists in 7 games! We can’t stress enough how crucial it is to back Gyökeres as a scorer each week.

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**Olympique de Marseille**

Marseille might have a few players with questionable reputations on their roster, but they are getting results on the pitch. 

After spending €85m on signings and bringing in highly-rated coach Roberto De Zerbi, they’re expected to be PSG’s closest challengers for the title. 

With 10 goals in 3 games and a top contender for the Ligue 1 Golden Boot, they are reaping the rewards of their investments. 

One of our betting tips this season is having Marseille to score over 1.5 goals in every home game and over 0.5 goals in away matches.

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**Teams To Avoid**

● **_Milan_**

Paulo Fonseca's start at Milan has been nothing short of disastrous. With 2 wins, 2 draws and a loss in their first 5 games, they’re currently sitting 7th in the league despite the recent shock victory over Inter Milan. 

They’ve conceded 7 goals, and with tough upcoming matches against Leverkusen, Fiorentina and Udinese in 3 of their next 4 games, it’s hard to see things improving anytime soon.

You can bet on them to concede goals, however.

● **_Everton_**

Everton are second to bottom of the Premier League table, with just 5 goals scored and 14 conceded. 

Their late collapse against Bournemouth, where they blew a 2-goal lead in the 85th minute to lose 3-2, set unwanted records and was compounded by a 3-2 loss to Aston Villa in almost identical circumstances. 

Head Coach Sean Dyche is feeling the pressure, and with 2 matches before the next international break, things could go from bad to worse. 

While we suggest avoiding Everton on your bet slips, we actually recommend placing a bet on Dyche being the next Premier League manager to lose his job.

● Bet on Sean Dyche to be the Next EPL Coach to Get Fired 

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