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- Ousmane Dembele now 2/7 favourite to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or after Champions League and Club World Cup runs.
- Lamine Yamal holds second-favourite status at 3/1 after a breakout year.
- Vitinha surges into third-favourite at 8/1 following silverware with PSG and Portugal.
Dembele Dominates Market as Vitinha Rockets Into Contention
PSG winger Ousmane Dembele is now a commanding 2/7 favourite to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, according to the latest betting odds from bet365.
The Frenchman has enjoyed a glittering season, capped by PSG’s Champions League triumph and their smooth progression to the semi-finals of this summer’s Club World Cup.
Dembele’s combination of match-winning performances and consistency at the elite level has made him the clear frontrunner for football’s most prestigious individual honour.
Betting Sites now give a 77.8% chance that Dembele wins the award this year, with the market putting him out on his own at the top.
| Ballon d'Or 2025 Winner | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Ousmane Dembele | 2/7 | 77.8% |
| Lamine Yamal | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Vitinha | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Kylian Mbappe | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Mo Salah | 20/1 | 4.8% |
What the expert says...
Vitinha's Meteoric Rise
The biggest market mover in recent weeks is Vitinha, who now finds himself as third favourite at 8/1.
The Portuguese midfielder played a pivotal role in PSG’s Champions League-winning campaign and was instrumental in Portugal’s Nations League success this summer.
Previously considered a long-shot, the 24-year-old has put together a trophy-laden season that has captured the attention of both punters and pundits.
Where to Bet on Ballon d’Or Markets
Award specials like the Ballon d’Or are available across top betting sites, with bet365 offering up-to-date prices and boosted markets.
The best football betting sites are also rolling out new betting offers ahead of the new season and international tournaments.
