Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck, BEL) wins the Green Jersey (points classification) at Tour de France 2026 (Paris, July 27, 2026)
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✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 18. July 2026
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Predicted for 27. July 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Polymarket prices Philipsen's chance at the Green Jersey at ~34% (highest single probability in the field); bookmaker odds imply ~55% (2/1 favourite). Tim Merlier is considered the fastest pure sprinter (~29%) and Biniam Girmay the most versatile contender (~26%). Philipsen has the strongest lead-out with Mathieu van der Poel. The accumulated points cushion before the Champs-Élysées sprint is decisive — note: this prediction covers the overall points classification (Green Jersey), distinct from Stage 21 win (already tracked separately as an open prediction).
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket: Philipsen Grünes Trikot TdF 2026 ~34 % (Stand ca. Juli 2026)
- Racing Post: Philipsen 2/1 Favorit Punktewertung; Merlier 3/1; Girmay 4/1 (Stand Juli 2026)
- Sporting Life: TdF 2026 Gesamtvorschau und Quoten (Stand Juli 2026)
- Roadman Cycling: TdF 2026 Etappe 21 Analyse — Sprint-Favoriten (Stand Juli 2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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Stage 20 (170 km, 5,450m elevation via Croix de Fer, Télégraphe, Galibier, and Sarenne into Alpe d'Huez) is the hardest mountain stage of the 2026 Tour. Tadej Pogačar (UAE, yellow jersey) is predicted as Stage 19 winner (first Alpe d'Huez, July 24); Vingegaard must attack as GC runner-up the next day. The Dane has historically won stages on comparable HC summit finishes. Bookmaker odds imply ~28–30% for Vingegaard in Stage 20 (Pogačar favoured ~35–40%). Cyclingnews GC standings: Pogačar in yellow (19.07.2026).
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Antonelli took pole on July 18 (1:44.361 min, 0.317s ahead of Verstappen). He has won 5 of 6 races this season and leads the Drivers' Championship by 25 points over Russell. Lando Norris starts 13th due to a 10-place engine penalty, limiting his podium upside. Bookmaker odds on Kalshi/aggregators imply ~52% win probability for Antonelli. Spa-Francorchamps carries rain risk that can produce surprises, keeping the probability below 60% despite dominant season form.
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Ayuso is 4th overall (+4:22), just 16 seconds behind Evenepoel (3rd, +4:06). Remaining Alpe d'Huez double-finish stages give him a chance to overhaul the Belgian. UAE team depth is a tactical advantage. No direct Polymarket market for Ayuso top 3. Does not contradict Lipowitz top-5 (currently 6th) or Seixas top-6 (currently 5th).