Eurovision 2025: Betting Odds Analysis After First Rehearsals
May 7, 2025
By Ioannis Ampatzidis
Rehearsals pulse in Basel as nations prepare to sing. Fans watch and cheer. Early shows give clues. Bookmakers list odds that point to the front.
Sweden Remains the Favorite
Sweden sits on top for weeks. The odds stay near 2.00. Some sites show a return of 2.37 per bet. The singer Kaj gets ready to perform strong. Sweden keeps its lead with solid numbers.
Austria Closing The Gap
Austria comes close behind Sweden. Its song "Wasted Love" earns praise. Artist JJ fills the room. Bets now run between 3.5 and 4.0. Austria climbs with growing strength in its act.
France’s Prospects
France ranks third. Louane is set to sing tomorrow. Odds for France run from 8.5 to 13.0. The chance falls a bit but still holds hope. Fans wait to see if the act will get a lift in its numbers.
Israel Surpasses the Netherlands
Israel now tops the Netherlands in the rankings. Both share the same highest odds for a win. Yet Israel grows ahead after Yuval Raphael shows his act in images. Bets on each run between 11 and 17. ## Rising Stars: Finland, Czechia, and Belgium
Finland now sits in sixth with Erika Vikman’s "Ich Komme." Its odds range from 23 to 34. Czechia climbs higher after Adonxs impresses in rehearsal, landing seventh. Belgium finishes in eighth as interest grows around Red Sebastian, with odds between 17 and 41. ## Top 10 and the Road Ahead
Estonia and Malta round out the top ten. Tommy Cash from Estonia sees odds now at 51. Malta makes a welcome return, sharing odds between 41 and 81 with Albania. Cyprus falls to 12th. Its place drops from 9th after Theo Evan’s rehearsal; its odds now fall between 41 and 101 as "Shh" seeks a better spot. Greece slips to 20th after Klavdia’s rehearsal images shift the mood.
Looking Ahead: Who Will Claim Victory?
Eurovision 2025 comes near. Sweden eyes an eighth win. Austria and France stand ready to push ahead. Fans may hope that Greece and Cyprus will climb back up the list. Stay tuned for more news as the first semi-final nears. Share your thoughts in the comments below!
