No chance for outsiders at Liège–Bastogne–Liège: Belgian analysts expect battle between Pogacar and Evenepoel: "The chance is 95%"

In recent years, Liège-Bastogne-Liège has been dominated by Evenepoel and Pogacar. According to Belgian analysts, there is a good chance it will be between the two riders again. "I am 95% sure that one of the two will win on Sunday," says Jan Bakelants. "I think there is a 90% chance," says Michel Wuyts, who shares the opinion of his fellow analyst.

"It's very likely that we'll finally see another duel between Evenepoel and Pogacar in Liège-Bastogne-Liège," Wuyts continues. "Evenepoel has shown in recent races that there's little chance of him suffering a setback. He was immediately on form in the Brabantse Pijl and the Amstel Gold Race, but only in the Flèche Wallonne, where he ultimately fell short."

And Pogacar, according to the Belgian analyst, is still performing well. "I expect Pogacar to be still very strong and likely to attack on La Redoute. And I expect Evenepoel to keep up with him until Roche aux Faucons or even further into the race."

Bakelants expects roughly the same race. "As a team, you can have a strategy to possibly surprise with the victory, but that's wishful thinking. Pogacar and Evenepoel are so superior to the rest that if one of them goes on La Redoute, no one can follow. There is simply no chance for outsiders for Sunday; it's between those two."