FIFA World Cup Golden Glove Odds 2022

With the 2022 WC getting closer, you might be considering which teams and players to bet on. One relatively new market involves betting on the World Cup Golden Glove award. First granted in 1994, it is given to the best goalkeeper in the tournament. Past winners include legends like Gianluigi Buffon, Manuel Neuer and Oliver Kahn.

This year, the World Cup Golden Glove odds suggest that the favorites are Alisson Becker, Thibaut Courtois and Emiliano Martinez. However, should you back one of them, or is it better to try and find dark horses? We will evaluate the realistic chances on both the favorites and the top long shots and give you specific tips on each one. In addition, in the list below, you can find the sportsbooks that offer the highest odds for this market.

Latest World Cup Golden Glove Odds 

As the tournament progresses, Golden Glove odds World Cup will fluctuate. One result can significantly impact a goalkeeper's chance of winning the award. For example, if one of the favorites concedes a hatful of goals, their chances will decrease significantly. Meanwhile, injuries can also hurt your wagers. So, if your keeper picks up a knock and is ruled out of a match, they are also at a disadvantage. The table below shows the bookmaker favorites for the World Cup Golden Glove award:

Current World Cup Golden Glove Favourites

Like any betting market, there are some standout players when it comes to World Cup odds for best goalkeeper. Of course, there are no guarantees that you will pick a winner, given how competitive the tournament is and the quality of the strikers on show. In fact, World Cup betting tips may be needed when separating the teams involved. However, given their performances at the club level and their experience at the international level, it is the following who are the favorites going into the tournament:

Alisson Becker

Since his move from AS Roma to Liverpool in 2018, Becker has been regarded as one of the top goalkeepers in the world. With over 50 caps for Brazil, Becker has made the no.1 shirt his own. The 30-year–old has won a host of trophies during his career, including the 2019 Copa America, where he was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper. While Liverpool is struggling in the Premier League, Becker is still rightly regarded as the favorite in World Cup Golden Glove odds. Brazil stands a good chance of winning their first World Cup since 1998, with the performances of Becker likely to be key.

Thibaut Courtois

Real Madrid's no.1 Courtois will likely receive a host of World Cup Golden Glove bets. The Belgium goalkeeper could make his 100th appearance for the Red Devils in Qatar, leading them to 3rd four years ago. Belgium conceded just six goals during their World Cup qualifying campaign. At 6ft 7”, Courtois is a formidable presence between the sticks, helping him to play over 100 times for Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. With Belgium being drawn into Group F alongside Canada, Morocco and Croatia, Courtois has a good opportunity to keep clean sheets.

Manuel Neuer

Despite being one of the oldest players, Manuel Neuer is still one of the favorites for the World Cup Golden Glove award. With over 100 international caps to his name, Neuer has long been regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Starring for Bayern Munich since 2011, Neuer is a 2x Champions League winner, having also won the 2014 World Cup with Germany. Germany conceded just four goals in qualifying for the World Cup with ease. However, with the team having not kept a clean sheet in any of their seven games going into the tournament, odds of 9/1 (10.00) seem fair.

Emiliano Martinez

While he doesn’t play for one of Europe’s top clubs, Aston Villa’s Martinez has made the Argentine no.1 shirt his own over recent years. The 30-year-old has 18 caps heading to Qatar, with Argentina being among the favorites to lift the 2022 World Cup. This is thanks, in part, to Martinez’s international teammate, a certain Lionel Messi. World Cup Golden Glove odds of 8/1 (9.00) are available on Martinez, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top, having been on loan at English Championship club Reading in 2019. Martinez is another huge goalkeeper, standing at 6ft 5”. However, he is equally as impressive with the ball at his feet, having picked up assists in the Premier League.

Notable World Cup Golden Glove Outsiders

Whether through World Cup betting offers or traditional wagers, some additional goalkeepers are likely to be backed with World Cup Golden Glove bets. Below are some of the outsiders worth considering:

Jasper Cillessen

Cillessen made his international debut for the Netherlands back in 2013. He has been the Dutch no.1 for the most part ever since. Known as being one of the best shot-stoppers in the game, Cillessen is part of an in-form Holland side. They are unbeaten in their last 15 matches, with Group Stage matches against Senegal, Ecuador and Qatar giving them a good chance of making it to the latter stages. Now playing for NEC in the Eredivisie, Cillessen is also well-regarded for his penalty-saving ability.

Kasper Schmeichel

36-year-old Schmeichel will be Denmark’s first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup in Qatar. Now playing for Nice in Ligue 1, Schmeichel played over 400 times for Leicester City before then. Schmeichel is known for rising to the big occasion, having saved a crucial penalty from Luka Modric at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. In what will likely be his last World Cup, do not be surprised if Schmeichel is still offered World Cup Golden Glove odds in the closing rounds of the tournament.

Jordan Pickford

Pickford seemingly saves his best performances for when in an England shirt. Having led the Three Lions to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the 2020 European Championship final, the Everton keeper will likely reach 50 international appearances in Qatar. He was also named in the 2019 Nations League team of the tournament. England will take on Iran, USA and Wales in the World Cup group stage, matches Gareth Southgate’s side will be confident of winning. World Cup Golden Glove odds of 16/1 (17.00) will appeal to many punters.

FIFA World Cup Golden Glove winners list

The Golden Glove award, previously known as the Lev Yashin Award, only began in 1994 but is now firmly part of the biggest tournament in football. The following is the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove winners list:

Best World Cup Golden Glove betting sites

The number of betting sites offering World Cup Golden Glove markets has increased over recent years. Of course, odds play a significant role in separating the best bookies from the rest. Meanwhile, available markets, live streaming and cash out are among the additional factors we consider. Below are the top 2022 World Cup bookmakers available today: