Tour De France 2025 Stage 5 Betting Predictions: Will Pogačar Win The Stage Or Will Evenepoel Outshine?

Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France is all about speed. It is an individual time trial (ITT), which is a unique type of cycling race. Each rider competes alone against the clock, rather than directly against other competitors.

It is often referred to as the "race of truth" because it tests a cyclist’s pure speed, endurance, and pacing ability, without the influence of team tactics or drafting. It’s where the elite of the Tour de France look to make strides, with bettors gaining a glimpse into who could be a potential winner of the Yellow Jersey in the General Classification standings.

Tour De France 2025 Stage 5 Guide: All You Need To Know

Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France will take place on Wednesday, July 9, and will be held just outside the city of Caen. It is contested on a 33km track, which is looped on wide, fast roads to the north of the city. It is a flat, fast, and technical circuit, with good road conditions and minimal elevation gain (never rising above 62m).

A total of three intermediate time checks will be passed. These are placed at Cambes-en-Plaine (8.2 km), Thaon (16.4 km), Gruchy (24.8 km). It is the first stage of this year’s event that will truly test the elite.

Bettors should keep the following in consideration, as these can have an impact on the riders on the day:

Stage 5 could set the tone for the remainder of the 2025 Tour de France, as gaps in times could be created that are too significant for some to overturn.

The weather can make the course more challenging to navigate. The flat and open roads can make wind a potential issue to deal with. Rain isn’t forecast, so wet conditions shouldn’t be a problem.

This stage will not suit riders who are considered pure climbers or sprinters.

Tour De France Stage 5 2025: Betting Predictions

Looking ahead to Stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France, there are a few names that could be considered potential favourites to win.

Remco Evenepoel is considered a strong favourite in the betting. The Soudal Quick-Step team member is a pure time trial specialist and has been dominant in ITT events so far this season. He has won all three that have been participated in so far this year.

Tadej Pogačar is another name that many admire due to his all-around ability, although time trials are arguably his weakest area. Visma-Lease a Bike duo, consisting of Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert, are both expected to challenge, with both riders being strong in time trials. Primož Roglič is another name to watch, with the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe member a strong and consistent performer in this race category.