Eurovision 2025 betting tips: Latest odds and predictions for 69th Eurovision Song Contest
THE 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 promises to be one of the most exciting musical events of the year.
Countries from across Europe, along with a few special guests, will gather in Basel to compete in a celebration of cultural diversity through live music. Betting odds for the event are heating up. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the big show in Switzerland.
📅 When Is Eurovision 2025?
The Eurovision Song Contest consists of
two semi-finals
, featuring different countries (with the exception of the Big Five—Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom—plus the host country, Switzerland, who automatically qualify for the Grand Final).
Only the top 10 from each semi-final will earn a spot in the highly anticipated Grand Final.
First Semi-final:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 20:00 IST
Second Semi-final:
Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 20:00 IST
Grand Final:
Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 20:00 IST
The Eurovision Song Contest will be held in
Basel
,
Switzerland
. The venue is
St. Jakobshalle
, a multifunctional arena with a capacity of 12,400 spectators.
Since first opening in 1976, and following its renovation in 2018, it has hosted numerous major sports events and concerts throughout its history.
🎵 Participants and songs of Eurovision 2025
Eurovision 2025 will feature a total of
37 participating countries
, each presenting their artists and songs to compete on the European stage. Of these,
only 26 will qualify for the Grand Final
after passing through the two semi-finals.
The Big Five countries and the host country Switzerland are automatically entered into the final.
Two countries currently lead the betting odds by a significant margin:
Sweden
and
Austria
, with France ranked third among the countries most likely to win.
Here are our tips and odds for the 2025 Eurovision, provided by some of the
🎶 Sweden
The trio
KAJ
won over local voters at Sweden's
Melodifestivalen
2025 to earn the right to represent the Nordic country with their catchy song "
Bara Bada Bastu
." The group is made up of Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård—their initials forming the name KAJ.
Interestingly, KAJ is a Finnish-Swedish group with a 15-year history and seven albums to their name. Their techno-style song is performed in Swedish and is expected to be one of the most popular entries in the contest.
In fact, they are the runaway
favourites to win Eurovision 2025
, with bookmakers and fans alike placing them at the top of their lists. However, because they are so heavily fancied, the odds for their victory aren't particularly high.
🎤
🎶 Austria
Johannes Pietsch, performing under the stage name
JJ
, will represent Austria at Eurovision 2025. He was internally selected by
Austrian broadcaster ORF
from seven candidates.
One of Johannes' main strengths is his magnificent voice, showcased in his Eurovision song "
Wasted Love
." A countertenor, Johannes describes his entry as opera-pop. At just 23 years old, he will be one of the youngest and most promising contestants of the festival.
Austria is currently
the second favourite in the betting markets
, just behind Sweden, meaning that while they are strong contenders, the odds offer better value for those backing a surprise win
🎤
🎶 Ireland
Ireland's prospects at Eurovision 2025 are shifting as excitement builds and a new favourite takes centre stage. Representing Ireland this year is the talented
EMMY
, who will perform the energetic and uplifting track "
Laika Party
." A team of seasoned songwriters crafted the song: Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen, Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen, Henrik Østlund, Larissa Tormey, and Truls Marius Aarra. It's hoped it will bring out Emmy's vibrant style and strong vocal presence.
The Irish entry was selected through
Eurosong 2025
, the national final organised by Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), ensuring that the public played a key role in choosing the act that will fly the flag for Ireland in Basel. However, Ireland's odds are still quite long.
🎤
🌍 Countries and songs in the First Semi-final:
Sweden
- KAJ with "Bara Bada Bastu" -
Ukraine
- Ziferblat with "Bird of Pray" -
Slovenia
- Klemen with "How Much Time Do We Have Left" -
Iceland
- VAEB with "Roa" -
Estonia
- Tommy Cash with "Espresso Macchiato" -
Poland
- Justyna Steczkowska with "GAJA" -
Portugal
- NAPA with "Deslocado" -
Netherlands
- Claude Kmb with "C'est la vie"-
Azerbaijan
- Mamagama with "Run With U" -
Albania
- Shkodra Elektronike with "Zjerm" -
San Marino
- Gabry Ponte with "Tutta L'Italia" -
Belgium
- Red Sebastian with "Strobe Lights" -
Cyprus
- The Evan with "Shh" -
Croatia
- Marko Bosnjak with "Poison Cake" -
Norway
- Kyle Alessandre with "Lighter" -
Also performing during the First Semi-final:
Switzerland
- Zoë Alina Kressler with "Voyage" -
Spain
- Melody with "Esa Diva" -
Italy
- Lucio Corsi with "Volevo essere un duro" -
*
Odds with
🌍 Countries and songs in the Second Semi-final:
Austria
- JJ with "Wasted Love" -
Lithuania
- Katarsis with "Tavo Akys" -
Armenia
- PARG with "Survivor" -
Montenegro
- Nina Zizic with "Dobrodosli" -
Greece
- Klavdia with "Asteromata" -
Ireland
- EMMY with "Laika Party" -
Australia
- Go-Jo with "Milkshake Man" -
Latvia
- Tautumeitas with "Bur man laimi" -
Czechia
- Adonxs with "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" -
Israel
- Yuval Raphael with "New Day Will Rise" -
Malta
- Miriana Conte with "Serving" -
Finland
- Erika Vikman with "Ich Komme" -
Denmark
- Sissal with "Hallucination" -
Luxembourg
- Laura Thorn with "La Poupée Monte Le Son" -
Georgia
- Mariam Shengelia with "Freedom" -
Serbia
- Princ with "Mila" -
Also performing during the Second Semi-final:
Germany
- Abor & Tynna with "Baller" -
France
- Louane with "Maman" -
United Kingdom
- Remember Monday with "What The Hell Just Happened?" -
*
Odds provided by
🔎 How does the show work?
Eurovision 2025 keeps its traditional format of
two semi-finals
and one Grand Final
. In both semi-finals, qualification will be decided exclusively by public vote.
Each participating country awards 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 points to their ten favourite songs. Additionally, the Rest of the World acts as an extra "country" casting votes in the same way. The 10 countries with the highest scores in each semi-final move on to the Grand Final.
In the Grand Final, both the
professional jury
and the
public
have a 50/50 weight in the final result. Each national jury awards points using the same structure, while the public votes similarly. The Rest of the World will also contribute its votes. The combined totals will determine the contest's winner.
🌟 Who makes up the Eurovision 2025 jury?
The Eurovision 2025 jury is made up of
five members from each participating country
, selected by their respective national broadcasters. These members are usually music industry professionals (singers, composers, producers, or music journalists).
Their job is to assess performances based on
vocal quality
,
composition
, and
originality
. The jury's points represent 50% of each country's final result, with the other 50% coming from public voting. This year, Spanish singer Chanel will serve as the Spanish jury spokesperson.
📺 When and where to watch Eurovision 2025?
The Grand Final of Eurovision 2025 will be held on
Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 20:00 IST
. In Ireland, you can watch the Eurovision Song Contest on
RTÉ One
and
RTÉ Player
. Eurovision's official YouTube channel will stream the entire event live.
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