Cycling betting tips: Tour de France stage nine predictions, preview and best bets

The 2025 Tour de France continues its elegant sweep through the French countryside on Sunday with stage nine, a 174-kilometre journey beginning in Chinon and concluding in Châteauroux. Read on to find a detailed preview and the best bet recommendation, and don’t forget to take advantage of the selected betting offers listed below to maximise your betting value.

Cycling betting tips: Tour de France stage nine predictions

Can Anyone Stop the Sprint Juggernaut Charging Into Châteauroux?

• Jonathan Milan leads the green jersey standings by 36 points, no longer wearing it by default but by right.
• The stage features zero categorised climbs, making it the flattest road stage in the 2025 Tour.
• Milan won the intermediate sprint and final sprint on stage eight, confirming dominant speed and control.

Our Best Bet

While the vineyards and medieval châteaux of the Loire Valley provide an idyllic backdrop, all eyes will be on the action unfolding at tarmac level, where a high-speed conclusion is almost inevitable.

Set to begin at 13:10 CEST, today’s route is expected to favour the pure sprinters, offering very little in the way of elevation or technical complexity. There are no categorised climbs at all, and with the intermediate sprint arriving just 24.2km into the stage, early breakaway ambitions may fade rapidly, paving the way for a controlled peloton and a dramatic bunch sprint finale. The finish line, nestled beside the Stade Gaston Petit in Châteauroux, is where legends have been forged before — notably Mark Cavendish, who claimed three of his historic stage wins here.

While there’s chatter about crosswind possibilities and slight shifts in terrain during the final 40 kilometres, the weather forecast suggests wind speeds may fall short of causing any decisive echelon splits. Teams might remain cautious in exposed sections, but a collective agreement to keep things tidy could preserve the bunch until the final stretch. The sun will remain a factor, with temperatures rising into the low 30s, and although some showers loom for the evening, they are unlikely to influence the outcome.

The final kilometres will require nerve and precision, with a couple of roundabouts and a slight downhill run from 600m out creating an ideal launchpad for a blistering sprint. As the Tour enters its ninth day, today offers one of the clearest shots for the fast men to mark their name on the stage list — and the stage is perfectly set for one name in particular.

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Best Bet for Stage Nine: Jonathan Milan to win Stage 9

Here at BettingTips4You, we operate on a simple philosophy — excellence over excess. We don’t believe in scattering multiple predictions across the board, hoping one will land. Instead, we study every detail to provide one standout tip for the day’s action. This keeps things straightforward for our readers and allows us to track our success transparently. For today’s sprint-friendly stage into Châteauroux, our strongest selection is Jonathan Milan to win Stage 9.

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Why Milan Is the Man to Beat in Châteauroux

The power and precision Jonathan Milan showcased on Saturday in Laval sent a clear message to the rest of the peloton — he’s no longer wearing the green jersey by default. His emphatic surge past Wout van Aert wasn’t just a statement of intent, it was a clear display of control, raw speed, and perfectly timed acceleration. Milan didn’t simply edge out his rivals — he left them trailing in a finish that underlined his command in a clean sprint.

Stage nine mirrors many of the characteristics of Saturday’s route, and that consistency will work in Milan’s favour. Crucially, there are no categorised climbs and the weather, while warm, is unlikely to cause disruption. The profile is flat and fast, and with little wind expected to influence proceedings, the odds are heavily tilted toward a peloton finish. Given his recent form and ability to pick the perfect moment, Milan is well-positioned to capitalise again.

His victory also handed Lidl-Trek their first stage win of the Tour, and with the green jersey now firmly his by points as well as optics — 36 points clear in the standings — the Italian has every reason to go all-in again. His rivals, including a rejuvenated Tim Merlier, will want redemption, particularly after Merlier’s mechanical issues on stage eight robbed him of a fair fight. But Milan’s rhythm, tactical nous and powerful finishing kick give him the edge. Unless Merlier can avoid any disruptions and produce something exceptional, it’s hard to see past the Italian repeating his success in a similarly styled finish.

The route’s final six kilometres are straightforward, with only a handful of minor turns and roundabouts. From 600 metres to the line, a gentle descent plays directly into Milan’s strengths, allowing him to launch his sprint with momentum and minimal resistance. Even with names like van Aert and Groves hovering, Milan’s recent execution and the reliability of Lidl-Trek’s lead-out make him the logical front-runner.

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