Ballon d’Or 2022 betting: What are odds for the Ballon d’Or winner? Karim Benzema and Erling Haaland chances

Unlike previous years, there is one clear favourite for the Ballon d’Or, which is showcased by the betting odds. Since leading Real Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double, Karim Benzema has been odds on to win his first Ballon d’Or. Ad Traditionally, the award is given to the best player over a calendar year from January to December.

Champions LeagueBarcelona crumble amid beautiful chaos — The Warm-Up19 MINUTES AGO But, in a tweak to the rules, this has been changed to the results being based on the previous season, which is the period from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022. This is why Lionel Messi and Neymar were not nominated following their disappointing campaigns at Paris Saint-Germain. Benzema favourite for Ballon d’Or, followed by Haaland and Mbappe With Benzema at 1/33, there is then a big drop to the second favourite, who is Erling Haaland at 12/1.

He has made a stunning start to his new chapter at Manchester City, but this won’t be taken into account for this year’s Ballon d’Or. It’s only his final season at Borussia Dortmund that will be factored in. Kylian Mbappe is next at 16/1 after he finished as Ligue 1’s top goalscorer for a fourth consecutive season with 28 goals.