Irish entrant Emmy odds-on to qualify for Eurovision final
Ireland's Eurovision hopeful Emmy is 10/11 to qualify for the final of Eurovision, according to bookmakers.
Emmy takes part in the second semi-final with her song, Laika Party, along with the Czech Republic, Finland and Malta, among others.
Austria is the favourite to top the table in the semi-final.
Ireland finished sixth in the final last year with Bambie Thug and their song Doomsday Blue. Ladbrokes spokesman, Cal Gildart said: 'Ireland are being backed by patriotic punters to reach successive Eurovision finals.
'Emmy's song is proving popular domestically so hopefully it can translate to the Eurovision stage.'
Elsewhere, Boylesports say Emmy is an odds-on shot at 8/11 to get through Thursday's second semi-final.
Ireland shares top position in the Eurovision charts alongside Sweden with seven victories apiece.
But the latest odds from Boylesports make the Swedes 5/4 favourites to top this year's leaderboard. Lawrence Lyons of BoyleSports, said: 'Sweden are all the rage this year so while Ireland boasts an impressive Eurovision legacy, there could be a key change coming at the top of the all-time records.'
The likes of Austria (9/4), France (9/1) and Israel (12/1) are being backed to give Swedish group KAJ a run for their money in Basel.
But the chances of Emmy's Laika Party sparking celebrations for those waving the Irish tricolour are rated unlikely at odds of 66/1.
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