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2022 Vuelta a Espana Betting Tips & Predictions (August 19 – September 11)

2022 Vuelta a Espana Betting Tips & Predictions - La Vuelta 2022 Odds

BetZillion brings you a free betting preview for the 2022 Vuelta a Espana, with expert betting picks and top odds courtesy of the best cycling betting sites.

The 777th edition of Vuelta a Espana (or Tour de Spain) is set to kick off on Friday, August 19, marking the third and final Grand Tour of the 2022 men’s road cycling season calendar. The race will welcome some of the world’s best cyclists who depart in Utrecht and compete for over 3280 km, culminating in Madrid, Spain, on September 11.

As one of the season’s most prestigious Grand Tour races, Vuelta a Espana is a race, no cycling fan should miss. Moreover, it’s an event that attracts many sports bettors looking to take advantage of many betting opportunities as they search for the best bets on the Vuelta a Espana 2022 odds markets.

In this betting preview, we will take a closer look at the route map, Vuelta a Espana odds 2022 and provide you with our expert race preview and top Vuelta 2022 predictions you should follow.

History of the Event

Vuelta a Espana (or Tour de Spain) is an annual multi-stage cycling race inspired by the success of the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. Tour de Spain was first organized in 1935 but was prevented from being gun by the Spanish Civil War and World War II early into its existence; however, it has been held annually since 1955, making it the youngest of the 3 Grand Tours.

While Vuelta a Espana’s route map changes every year, the format of the race has remained the same throughout the years, featuring at least 2-time trials, the passage through the Pyrenees, and the finish in Madrid. Notably, though, the start position of the race regularly changes.

Throughout its history, Vuelta a Espana has produced many champions, yet only one rider stands out. Spanish Danielo Rodriguez leads the all-time standings for the most stage wins, having emerged as the winner 39 times, well ahead of Alessandro Petacchi (20), Rik Van Looy (18), and Laurent Jalabert (18).

Interestingly, Rodriguez is not the most successful rider in the general classification, having won the race just once. Instead, the most successful rider in the event’s history is Roberto Heras with 4 wins, followed by Tony Rominger, Alberto Cantador, and Primož Roglič with 3 apiece.

Vuelta a Espana 2022 Odds – Bookies’ Favourites

The betting sites in Spain have already released Vuelta a Espana 2022 odds giving us a better idea of who’s most likely to emerge as the winner. And here, we’ll look closely at the leading riders to watch out for.

Primož Roglič – 7/4

The Slovenian rider enters the upcoming Grand Tour as the main favourite to win and one of the most, which makes a lot of sense. He has won both of the previous 3 editions of the race, and nothing would suggest he can’t do it again.

Until recently, it was unclear whether he would participate in the race, but now that he has confirmed his intentions to travel to Spain and race, Roglič has quickly found himself on the top of the Vuelta a Espana 2022 predictions lists of many bettors.

However, despite his success in the race over the previous years, plenty of other riders can come out on top. So while it’s fine if you want to bet on the Vuelta a Espana 2022 and pick the main favourite, it might be worth exploring other options with better offers and a close chance of winning the race. Alternatively, you can always go to place live bets and find great betting opportunities there.

Remco Evenepoel – 5/1

The bookmakers have priced Remco Evenepoel as the second favourite to win Vuelta a Espana 2022, which sounds right, but to see him priced as high as 5/1 seems a bit too generous.

Before Roglič confirmed he would attend Vuelta a Espana, Evenepoel was the main favourite on the outright betting markets, and there’s a good reason for that. The Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team rider has been enjoying a successful year, winning the National Time Trial Championships, Liege–Bastogne–Liege, and Clasica de San Sebastian.

Admittedly, he has yet to win Vuelta a Espana, and while doing so won’t come easy, he has achieved some success. Notably, he has already claimed 2 stage victories this season, the Volta ao Algarve and the Tour of Norway, which suggests that the 22-year-old is more than capable of challenging Roglič for the glory.

Jai Hindley – 11/2

Priced just below Evenepoel, at 11/2, Jai Hindley is billed as the third-most likely winner of the Vuelta a Espana 2022. He heads into the Grand Tour as the reigning Giro d’Italia champion, which is enough to confirm that Hindley knows how to deliver in a Grand Tour race.

It’s also hard not to be impressed with how well Hindley has transitioned to Bora–Hansgrohe, as he hit the ground running with his new team and is now considered one of the top dogs to win the final Grand Tour of the year. Besides his success in Italy, the 26-year-old also claimed top-5 at the 2022 Tirreno-Adriatico and has claimed several other eye-catching results since moving to his new team.

Is he the best prediction you can make on an underdog for the Vuelta a Espana 2022? Perhaps not, but Hindley is one of the contenders to claim the prestigious title.

Past Winners of the Event

  • 2021 – Primož Roglič
  • 2020 – Primož Roglič
  • 2019 – Primož Roglič
  • 2018 – Simon Yates
  • 2017 – Chris Froome

Time and Date of the Event

The 2022 Vuelta a Espana is slated to kick off on Friday, August 19, in Utrecht, Netherlands, and culminate with the final stage on Sunday, September 11, in Madrid, Spain. It marked the 77th  running of the event and the final Grand Tour of the year.

This year, the start of the race has moved to Utrecht from Burgos (from 2021), albeit it will be a shorter race. Last year, the event spanned over 3417 km, whereas this year’s race will stretch over 3280 km.

The race will consist of 2-time trials, 7 flat stages, 5 medium-mountain stages, and 7 mountain stages, for a total of 21 sets. Rest days are scheduled for August 29 and September 5, with a transfer on August 22.

Vuelta a Espana 2022 Predictions

With all the essential information covered, it’s time to focus on our Vuelta a Espana 2022 betting tips, where we provide you with our expert predictions; anyone who wants to bet on the Vuelta a Espana 2022 should check out. And we’ll start with a simple outright prediction.

Primož Roglič to Win – 7/4

Betting on Primož Roglič to win Vuelta a Espana 2022 won’t make you filthy rich at the odds we’re offered, but even at 7/4, he is one of the best Vuelta a Espana 2022 betting tips we can recommend. He is the event’s most successful rider and has not shown anything this season that would suggest he can’t do it again.

This year he has had exemplary results – even though he did not finish the Tour de France. Still, he won Paris-Nice, and even Critérium du Dauphiné, which should serve as a solid form guide. Moreover, he finished eighth in the overall classification of the Tour of the Basque Country and now enters the final Grand Tour with sufficient rest.

No matter how you look at it, Roglič is the most likely rider to go the distance and can claim his 4th consecutive Vuelta a Espana title.

Jai Hindley to Win – 11/2

Although Roglič is the undisputed favourite to win the upcoming race, we are ready to make a small wager on Jai Hindley to upset the Slovenian rider. Anything can happen in a Grand Tour, and if Roglič fails to end the race for whatever reason, we would like to follow Hindley.

He has won Giro d’ Italia this year and has achieved solid results elsewhere. Notably, Hindley finished 5th and 6th in the Tirreno Adriático and the Clásica de Jaén, respectively, which is nothing to sneeze at.

Richard Carapaz to Win – 8/1

At 8/1, Richard Carapaz is an excellent sleeper pick for the Vuelta a Espana and a man we’re adding to our prediction sheet. The Ecuadorian is one of the best riders of the season, having not only won the Ecuadorian Time Trial Championship but was also second in the Ecuadorian Road Championship, came second overall in Giro d’Italia and won a stage of the Volta a Cataluña.

At the very least, Carapaz should be in the mix to finish strong, so perhaps an each-way bet on him is the way to go. Alternatively, there are other bets you can take, such as a top-10 finish, but at the offered odds, each way makes the most sense.

Vuelta a Espana 2022 Betting Tips – Bonus Pick

For our final prediction, we’ll side with Simo Yates as our darkhorse pick at 10/1. He is an experienced cyclist who won this event in 2018 and has shown solid form in 2022. He won the Vuelta a Castilla y León, was first in points in the Vuelta a Asturias, was second in Paris-Niece, and placed 5th in the Vuelta a Andalucía.

Good results, and good enough for us to believe Yates has a chance to win.

Prediction: Simon Yates to win – 10/1

Our Vuelta a Espana Predictions for 2022

  1. Primož Roglič to win – 7/4
  2. Jai Hindley to win – 11/2
  3. Richard Carapaz to win – 8/1 (each-way)
  4. Simon Yates to win – 10/1

It concludes our free Vuelta a Espana betting preview, providing expert picks and predictions for you to trail. Before you place your bets, make sure that you visit the best online cycling bookmakers with the latest odds and shop around for the best prices!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is riding in La Vuelta 2021?
    The 2021 La Vuelta featured 21 riders, of which Primož Roglič came out on top with a phenomenal performance in the final 5 stages of the race. He took the overall lead in Stage 17 and didn’t let it go, winning his third Vuelta a Espana title.
  • Where does Vuelta 2022 start?
    2022 Vuelta a Espana will start in Utrecht, Netherlands, on August 19, culminating with the final stage in Madrid, Spain, on September 11.
  • How long is the La Vuleta 2022?
    The 2022 La Vuleta’s distance is set at 3280 km (2038 miles), which is slightly less than in 2021 (3417 km or 2123 miles)
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