Paris-Nice - Stage 3 (TTT) | Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire - Pouilly-sur-Loire

Stage 3 presents a pivotal team time trial that will significantly shape the general classification. Described as a practice run for the Tour de France, this edition’s TTT is noted for being less hilly than recent iterations, suggesting tactics and precise execution will be paramount. All eyes will be on the much-anticipated showdown between AYUSO Juan and VINGEGAARD Jonas, with their respective teams poised to fight for the yellow jersey.

Our model strongly favours AYUSO Juan (41.2%) for the stage win, reflecting both his individual form and Lidl-Trek’s prowess in this discipline. Following him, VINGEGAARD Jonas (17.5%) and Team Visma | Lease a Bike will be determined to make an early statement. Both teams are renowned for their TTT capabilities, and their collective strength will be crucial on this demanding mountain profile, where cohesion and pacing are key to unlocking their leaders' potential.

Further down the probabilities, RODRÍGUEZ Carlos (8.4%) leads Ineos Grenadiers, a team historically strong against the clock and capable of a top performance. Keep an eye on Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe; with MARTÍNEZ Daniel Felipe and VLASOV Aleksandr among the top favourites, a strong collective effort could see them challenge for the podium, potentially elevating one of their GC contenders in the overall standings. The less demanding climbs compared to previous years mean fine margins and flawless execution will define success.