Tonight's Ballon d'Or ceremony will see Rodri and Vinicius Junior go head-to-head as they vie for the prestigious award.
The 68th edition of the Ballon d'Or arrives tonight and anticipation is building as fans eagerly await the announcement of the world's best player between 1st August 2023 and 31st July 2024.
This year marks the 68th edition of the award, with the ceremony taking place tonight at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Notably, for the first time since 2003, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo is on the shortlist, highlighting a significant shift in the football landscape.
The race for the Ballon d'Or 2024 has narrowed down to a thrilling showdown between Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, who dazzled with his key contributions to the Champions League triumph, and Manchester City's Rodri, whose pivotal role in both the Premier League and the European Championship has positioned him as a fronrunner for the award.
Can Man City's Premier League and Euro 2024 winner Rodri deny the long-term favourite - Real Madrid's Champions League hero Vinicius Junior?
BetMGM UK
Ballon d'Or Odds
| Player | Odds | Implied Probability (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Vinicius Junior | 4/9 | 69% |
| Rodri | 4/1 | 20% |
| Jude Bellingham | 18/1 | 5% |
| Toni Kroos | 40/1 | 2.4% |
| Lamine Yamal | 40/1 | 2.4% |
| Kylian Mbappe | 40/1 | 2.4% |
Who is the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or 2024?
As the Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony approaches, the spotlight is firmly on two standout contenders: Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Manchester City's Rodri.
Vinicius Junior, currently the favourite at odds of 4/9 with Ladbrokes, boasts an impressive 69% chance of clinching the coveted award.
His remarkable performances last season included scoring a decisive goal in the Champions League final to clinch the victory, along with two crucial goals against Manchester City in the quarterfinals and another two against Bayern Munich in the semifinals.
He also tallied 24 goals and nine assists overall, playing a pivotal role in Real Madrid's triumphs in La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup.
On the other hand, Rodri currently is a best price of 4/1 with BetMGM, carrying a 20% likelihood of winning.
The Spanish midfielder played 45 matches for Manchester City, contributing nine goals and 12 assists while helping the club secure the Premier League, European Super Cup, and Club World Cup titles.
His impact extended to the national team, where he featured in 14 games, scoring three goals and providing one assist. As a key orchestrator in the midfield, he was instrumental in Spain’s European Championship victory and won the player of the tournament award.
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