With a history of rally racing dating back to 1953 and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Kenya has been a long-standing highlight on the WRC Schedule, featuring breathtaking scenery, exotic animals, and immensely challenging dirt and gravel roads, where drivers will need to exercise extreme caution in some rocky sections while making up time in others.
After Hyundai took home its first win of the season at Sardegna, Insidersbettingdigest has all your inside lines to place a bet on motorsports, including this WRC Safari Rally Kenya prediction and betting analysis.
WRC Safari Rally Kenya Odds
Here are the WRC odds we are using for our Safari Rally Kenya prediction, using only the winner and top three finish odds for the entire rally:
Driver (Team) | Odds to Win | Top 3 Finish |
Sébastier Ogier (Toyota Gazoo Racing) | +220 to +310 | -250 to -189 |
Kalle Rovanperä (Toyota Gazoo Racing) | +260 to +370 | -164 to -130 |
Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) | +275 to +390 | -161 to -128 |
Esapekka Lappi (Hyundai) | +800 to +1350 | +148 to +182 |
Ott Tänak (M-Sport Ford) | +800 to +1350 | +148 to +182 |
Everything You Need To Know About WRC Safari Rally Kenya
WRC Safari Rally Kenya | 19 stages (356.98 KM)
Stage 1: 4.84 KM | Stages 2-7: 125.54 KM | Stages 8-13: 150.88 KM | Stages 14-19: 75.72 KM
Location of the race: Great Rift Valley, Kenya.
Date: June 22-25, 2023.
How to Watch: WRC+, Red Bull TV
Recent Winners
Since 2003 only three drivers not from the African continent have won the Safari Rally Kenya, two of which were from Finland, and two of which are in the field of confirmed entrants for the 2023 Rally.
Eight-time Drivers’ World Rally Champion Sébastier Ogier won the 68th running of the Safari Rally in 2021.
Current Drivers’ Championship leader Kalle Rovanperä won the 2022 edition of the Safari Rally.
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When making WRC picks, you have many betting lines to explore, including some sportsbooks listing every stage individually. For those interested in betting on individual stages, Insidersbettingdigest recommends paying attention to shakedowns and practice before checking the odds closer to the start of the stage before making your final betting pick.
We also highly recommend waiting to bet on the second running of a stage until the first run has been completed, especially on a gravel and first surface that will change over time with running.
Aberdare Range
Some of the legendary stages include the Aberdare Range. Aberdare is an iconic stage, offering the drivers a challenge navigating through the scenic surroundings on undulating roads, with tight corners and dense forests, demanding precision and concentration. Aberdare is a stage where the technically more proficient drivers will find success.
Lake Naivasha
The Lake Naivasha stage is a key stage in the rally, combining high-speed sections with water crossings, putting a driver’s skill and bravery to the test. The ability to maintain speed while managing the risks of the water crossings will be critical to a driver winning this stage. We look no further than Ogier and Rovanperä, who have shown expert skill in navigating changing conditions.
Hell’s Gate
Finally, we look toward Hell’s Gate: named for the imposing rock formation that overlooks the stage. Hell’s Gate is notorious for its rough and rocky sections. This stage challenges driver and vehicle endurance, making it one of the more unpredictable and exciting stages.
Who will win the WRC Safari Rally Kenya?
Current Drivers’ Championship leader Rovanperä has three podium finishes and three fourth-place finishes this season. Rovanperä is one of four drivers we like to finish in the top three in Kenya.
The last rally winner, Thierry Neuville, has four podium finishes – and five top-five finishes this season, with a 33rd-place finish in Croatia as his only blemish.
Rally legend Oiger has only competed in four of the six rallies this season, having two rally wins and three podiums for his efforts.
- Our Safari Rally Kenya prediction to win the entire rally is Toyota’s Kalle Rovanperä.
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