MARK Bridge's recent scoring exploits for Sydney FC have seen him close up on Shane Smeltz in the golden boot betting stakes - and his club is now favourite for the A-League crown.
Sydney's table-topping status now sees them installed as the current favourites to lift the toilet seat while Bridge appears to have attracted plenty of interest in the race for the golden boot.
Shane Smeltz remains the favourite to finish top scorer with TAB Sportsbet offering $1.65 while Centrebet have him at $1.55.
But Bridge, who blasted two goals in last week's win over Melbourne Victory, is now second and third favourite respectively with the two firmsĀ . TAB has him priced at $8.50 (Sergio Van Dijk is second favourite at $6.50) while Centrebet has him joint second favourite behind Smeltz at $8.50.
As for the A-League crown itself, Sydney FC are now leading the betting stakes with 10 rounds completed.
Sydney are $2.75 with TAB Sportsbet while Centrebet also have them as favourites at $4. Sportsbet cannot separate Sydney, Melbourne Victory or Gold Coast United at this stage with all three teams locked in at $3.75.
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