Tour de France 2025 Betting Odds

The Tour de France is fast approaching and it is arguably the most eagerly anticipated cycling competition, capturing the imagination of fans worldwide.

Spanning three gruelling weeks and covering 3,500km, the Tour de France is the ultimate road test. Riders will be pushed to their limits, but legends will be created. Keep up with the action on Stake Sportsbook as we'll stay up close and personal with the pack to bring you the latest updates and best betting odds this Tour de France.

But who is favoured in the Tour de France outrights? We have unpacked what you should know about this prestigious cycling race, including its history, and our sports betting guide examines markets to target.

History of the Tour de France

Dating back to 1903, the Tour de France surfaced after L’Auto (now known as L’Equipe) was looking for new ways to boost circulation figures.

Through a mixture of journalistic rivalry and innovative spirit, the Tour de France started with six stages and 60 riders. Throughout the years, the Tour de France evolved significantly, incorporating more stages, including mountain stages and a General Classification (GC) system was incorporated, where the yellow jersey was on the line.

The following sections run through the format of the Grand Tour event, including key dates and riders to watch out for.

Format & Schedule of the Tour de France

The Tour de France, unlike Milan Sanremo or the Tour of Flanders, which is covered in a day, is split into individual time trials, hilly stages, and flats for the sprinters. Alongside the tussle for the coveted yellow jersey, other contests are run simultaneously, such as the green jersey. This goes to the rider who collects the most points from the sprint stages.

There are 21 stages to contend with this year, starting on July 5, and we have revealed the full schedule:

Tour de France Schedule

Which major athletes are in the Tour de France?

183 riders will represent 23 teams at the Tour de France, and we have pinpointed some of the key contenders:

Primož Roglič

Although he crashed out in Stage 16 of the Giro D’Italia, Primož Roglič does have Grand Tour history on his side. A four-time Vuelta Espana winner and a former Le Tour de France runner-up, Roglič could bounce back to his best. If he can avoid any mayhem, he could be in the running for a podium finish.

Tadej Pogačar

The favourite among many bookmakers, including Stake, Tadej Pogačar has left his rivals for dust in 2025. He is heading to the Tour de France in fabulous shape as he seeks a fourth yellow jersey.

His biggest challenge is likely to come from Jonas Vingegaard, who is marginally better in the time trials, but this will be a fascinating duel.

Remco Evenepoel

While his stock might have dropped slightly, Remco Evenepoel was the Tour de France’s third-best climber last year, but he can’t afford to lose time in the mountains. One concern is his support team is among the weakest, which may hurt his chances.

Best of the Rest - Matteo Jorgenson

More of a Grand Tour all-rounder than Simon Yates, who is a pure climber, Matteo Jorgenson will look to take advantage in the punchier stages and the time trials. If he can work for Vingegaard and pace himself well in the mountains, a top finish could beckon.

How to Bet on the Tour de France & Types of Cycling Betting

The Tour de France is complete with various betting options; however, having a concrete betting strategy is vital to execute your picks. For example, watching the race closely to understand planned team attacks, reading our tailored 2025 Tour de France Picks & Predictions guide or using Stake’s live betting platform to hedge pre-match wagers can help.

Below, we have listed some of the most popular betting markets to explore:

• Outright winner - This involves predicting who will be the overall winner. For example, you can back Tadej Pogačar to take the yellow jersey, and this applies to all UCI Protour outrights.

• Stage Winner - Categorised as short-term or long-term, the stage betting markets assess which rider will cross the line first in any given stage. With flat stages, for example, these will favour the sprinters.

• King of the Mountains Winner - This focuses on who will excel in the steeper inclines, and the polka dot jersey is awarded to the rider accumulating the most points in the mountains.

• Best Young Rider market - This market targets the under-25 cyclist who will excel in the Tour de France. You can use this market to wager on the standout young riders.

• Head-to-Head Rider - Used for other events, such as the Paris Roubaix Protour, you can pit two riders against each other. For example, Tadej Pogačar to beat Jonas Vingegaard could come out on top in a stage involving more mountain terrain, and this could be incorporated into a multi bet builder.

Tour de France Odds & Payouts

Live and pre-match betting offers an interesting dynamic. In particular, Stake’s reliable live streaming platform is great for catching all the action from each stage, and this privilege is extended to bettors who have a funded account.

Whether you wish to try out the in-play markets or pre-match lines, such as handicap bets or moneyline betting, Stake provides competitive betting odds as well as a healthy range of deposit/withdrawal methods for wagering.

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