2020 Biathlon World Cup Men’s Winner Predictions: Johannes Bø to Successfully Defend Title

Tor Atle Kleven from Trondheim, Norway [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

The Biathlon World Cup will soon return for another action-packed season of top-level biathlon competitions. Currently, Men’s Biathlon World Cup heavyweight Martin Fourcade will be one of the must-see’s this season. However, our 2020 Biathlon World Cup Men’s winner predictions favor a win for defending champion Johannes Bø. 

The 2019-2020 Biathalon World Cup will be live in several European locations such as Ostersund, Sweden, and Oslo Holmenkollen, Norway. Additionally, the upcoming Biathlon World Cup will run from 30 November 2019 to 22 March 2020. According to our 2020 Biathlon World Cup Men’s winner predictions, the following biathletes are top contenders. Here’s how their winning chances on Bet365 Sportsbook stand:

1. Johannes Bø 1.55
2. Martin Fourcade 3.25 
3. Alexander Loginov 13.00 
4. Quentin Fillon Maillet 17.00
5. Simon Desthieux 17.00 

Johannes Bø expected to defend 2019 title according to our 2020 Biathlon World Cup Men’s winner predictions

The Norwegian biathlete currently stands the best chance of winning the 2020 Men’s Biathlon World Cup. Fortunately, he has the best odds on the online sportsbooks in Sweden to achieve this at 1.55. Additionally, the Bet365 Sportsbook frontrunner will also start the upcoming season with a good record in the competition. This consists of one gold, two silver, and two bronze Men’s Biathlon World Cup medals. 

Consequently, our 2020 Biathlon World Cup Men’s winner predictions foresee a successful title defending campaign for Johannes Bø. 

2019 Men’s Biathlon World Cup heavyweight Martin Fourcade to challenge Johannes Bø

Fortunately, according to our 2020 Biathlon World Cup Men’s winner predictions, Fourcade could return to winning ways this season. Furthermore, you can bet on the French biathlete to achieve this with Bet365 Sportsbook at 3.25. 

Alexander Loginov eyes first Men’s Biathlon World Cup win 

According to the online sportsbooks in Sweden, Loginov is currently the third favorite biathlete expected to win the World Cup. However, unlike some of the top contenders, the Russian hasn’t claimed gold yet in the Men’s Biathlon World Cup. According to our 2020 Biathlon World Cup Men’s winner predictions, the 2019 silver medalist will be looking to upgrade this season.

Currently, the chances of the Alexander Loginov winning his first Men’s Biathlon World Cup are 13.00 on Bet365 Sportsbook. Last year, the runner up achieved seven podium finishes with six coming from third and second place. However, if he’s to win gold this season, it will be crucial for him to achieve move first and second-place finishes. 

2019 Men’s Biathlon World Cup bronze medalist Quentin Fillon Maillet to return for gold 

French biathlete Quentin Fillon is also among the top favorites to win the 2020 Men’s Biathlon World Cup. According to Bet365 Sportsbook, Quentin Fillon Maillet has the fourth-best odds of achieving this at 17.00. Similarily to Alexander Loginov, Maillet will also be looking to win his first gold medal at the Biathlon World Cup. 

However, with a tough lineup expected to compete at the upcoming World Cup, he could also miss out on gold. Fortunately, he could still potentially achieve a podium finish according to our 2020 Biathlon World Cup Men’s winner predictions. 

Simon Desthieux looks to achieve his first Biathlon World Cup podium finish 

After finishing fourth at the 2019 Biathlon World Cup, Desthieux will be looking to be among the 2020 medalists. Currently, his winning chances are 17.00 on Bet365 Sportsbook. Consequently, our 2020 Biathlon World Cup Men’s winner predictions foresee Desthieux potentially fighting for the last podium spot against Maillet. 

For information on the bookmaker to bet on the 2020 Biathlon World Cup, be sure to read about Bet365 Sportsbook.