Eurovision 2025 Betting Odds Reveal Top Contenders for Victory
Updated Odds Point to Competition Between Neighbouring Countries
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held in Basel, Switzerland. The odds show that two close countries lead the race. Last year, non-binary artist Nemo won with the song "The Code." This year, many artists join the contest. Many of them come from the LGBTQ+ community.
Featured Artists and Controversies
The contest has a strong group of performers. They include Adonxs from Czechia, Red Sebastian from Belgium, Marko Bošnjak from Croatia, and Erika Vikman from Finland. One part of the contest has caused talk. Malta’s performer Miriana Conte had her song "Kant" rejected by the EBU. The song had a word that sounded like an English curse. Conte changed the song to "Serving." Fans wait to see the new sound.
Top Contenders According to Betting Odds
5. Israel: Yuval Raphael – "New Day Will Rise"
Yuval Raphael is a 24-year-old singer. She sings a ballad in three languages. Her song now has a 5% chance to win. This could mark Israel’s fourth win.
4. Netherlands: Claude – "C’est La Vie"
Claude sings "C’est La Vie." The song moves from a soft ballad to a fast dance-pop track. It has a 6% chance to win. The Netherlands hope that this track helps fix last year’s backstage error.
3. France: Louane – "Maman"
Louane sings "Maman." Her song speaks of family love and strength. She has a 7% chance to win. Her fame from "The Voice" gives her a strong stage.
2. Austria: JJ – "Wasted Love"
JJ is a 23-year-old countertenor. He sings "Wasted Love" with both pop and opera sounds. His song holds a 20% chance to win. A win would be Austria’s third since 2014. ### 1. Sweden: KAJ – "Bara Bada Bastu"
KAJ is a comedy group from Sweden. They present "Bara Bada Bastu," a song that takes hints from Finnish sauna life. Their chance to win is 36%. A win would mark an eighth win for Sweden and beat Ireland’s record.
Mixed Fortunes for Other Contestants
The odds are not good for all acts. The British trio Remember Monday sings "What The Hell Just Happened?" but has only a 1% chance. They rank 14th in the odds. Malta’s Miriana Conte now ranks 111th with her new track "Serving." Even so, fans feel the joy of the contest. Semi-finals will run on Tuesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 15, with the final on Saturday, May 17. The race holds a big question: Can a surprise take the lead, or will the odds match the day? Europe will watch a night of song, art, and true celebration.