English Premier League 20-21: Golden Boot Race Predictions
(1) Harry Kane – 19 Goals
Kane has won the Golden Boot award twice in his career, with his latest happening during the 2016-2017 season, where he finished with a remarkable 29 goals.
His latest form prompts that he may be able to come close to that mark once again. Kane has scored six goals in his last seven games and has the highest Expected Goals (xG) in the league with 16.5.
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Tottenham’s upcoming schedule is highly favorable for their number nine. For their final six matches, their opponents earn an average of just 1.15 points per game.
The next closest team to them regarding an easier path to the end of the season is Liverpool. The Reds’ final remaining opponents average 1.19 points per game.
Projected goal total
Expecting Harry Kane will play his team’s final seven matches, with his 0.67 goals per 90 minutes, it is predicted for Kane to finish with a goal total of 23.66 goals.
This number will put him in second place, just barely behind Mo Salah.