Will Mohamed Salah Break the EPL Single-Season Goal Record?
The English Premier League’s regular season is quickly ending, but Mohamed Salah may not be done making history.
The Liverpool superstar is seven goals away from breaking Erling Haaland’s record for the most scored in a single EPL season. Nine matches remain for the Reds, meaning Salah’s window to break the record is quickly closing. This makes Liverpool one of the most exciting clubs to watch over the final two months, despite their massive lead atop the EPL table.
The question is whether the star can find the back of the net seven more times over the final nine EPL matches.
Salah Has Plenty of Motivation
Mohamed Salah will have plenty of motivation to push for the EPL single-season goal record. One primary reason for that is the uncertainty of the future. It seems he will be looking to move elsewhere over the summer, meaning this could be his final season playing in the United Kingdom’s top league.
On top of making history, Salah also has an opportunity to make Liverpool’s front office look foolish. While the star has had a strong relationship with the club’s new boss, Arne Slot, his sour relationship with the previous manager Jurgen Klopp has left a bitter taste. The long-time manager and superstar butted heads often until the former stepped down after last season. It seems the star loves the fans and club, but a bit of payback could be on his mind.
One last factor that is likely on Salah’s mind is his age. The star is playing his best football but will turn 33 this summer. That means a decline will come, making breaking records far more challenging.
Two Factors Could Derail Effort
Mohamed Salah is motivated to break the EPL’s single-season record, but two factors could stand in his way.
The first is Liverpool’s massive success this season. The club has dominated the EPL and will coast to a league title, meaning there isn’t much to play for. However, Liverpool is still fighting for a UEFA Champions League title. This could lead the club, and even Salah, to be more conservative with their nine remaining EPL matches.
The second factor is Salah’s desire for a massive new contract. The star is getting older, meaning this could be his last chance to nail down a gigantic contract. The elite goal scorer has already established himself as one of the best footballers in history.
The combination of these factors suggests Salah may not see the pitch as much over the final nine EPL matches, but time will tell.
What are Sportsbooks Saying?
The rise of sports betting over the last year has led to many fans checking odds when analyzing a game. Bookmakers have more at stake than bettors, leading them to use analytics, AI, and in-depth research to set lines. This is especially true for future bets, which include Salah’s chase for EPL glory.
Many of the world’s top sportsbooks have begun to offer odds for Salah’s chances of breaking the EPL single-season goal record. While the odds favor him failing to reach 37 goals this season, it isn’t by much. The lines show that oddsmakers believe the star still has an excellent shot.
Watching those odds fluctuate over the final nine matches will be interesting. Don’t be surprised to see sportsbooks across the globe beginning to offer betting promotions around Salah’s chase, so be sure to keep an eye out if you want to get in on the action.
May Schedule Will Present Challenge
Salah will likely need to do much of his damage during the club’s five April EPL matches if he wants to break the record. That’s because Liverpool kicks off May with matches against Chelsea, Arsenal, and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion are fighting for the fourth spot in the EPL and a slot in next year’s Champions League. This means they will be highly motivated to get wins, while Liverpool won’t have anything left to play for. Professional pride and rivalry will add a spark, but it’s hard to motivate for games that don’t matter in the league table.
Will Salah Break the Record?
It is impossible to know what the next two months will hold, but we know what kind of player Mohamed Salah is. He is ultra-competitive and shows his love for the game every time he steps foot on the pitch.
We are concerned about how he and Liverpool will play him over the final nine EPL matches, but we think Salah’s motivation will overcome that. He has the chance to land a new contract, break another EPL record, and finish his long Liverpool career with a bang.
