Eurovison 2025: Betting Odds Shift Ahead of Semi-Final 1
Excitement builds as the first semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest begins in Basel, Switzerland. Fans and experts track odds. Each word links closely with the next in these simple statements. Changes in odds now give a clear view of the race.
Leading Contenders
Current odds place Sweden first with a 40% chance to win. Austria stands next with a 20% probability. Sweden’s odds grew fast in the final hours before the semi-final. France comes third at 7%. Israel follows at 5% and Belgium at 4%. The close numbers make the race tight as the semi-final nears.
Host Nation’s Rise
The host nation, Switzerland, climbs in the ranking. It now sits in the eighth spot. Swiss odds grow after many delegations arrive in Basel. Finland, the Netherlands, Estonia, and Czechia take the remaining places in the top ten, each with a 2% chance. Albania slips from the top ten. The positions shift as the night draws near.
Current Betting Odds Snapshot
- Sweden: 40%
- Austria: 20%
- France: 7%
- Israel: 5%
- Belgium: 4%
- Finland: 3%
- Netherlands: 3%
- Switzerland: 2%
- Estonia: 2%
- Czechia: 2%
World Watching
The show is set for a night of music and stage art. Questions arise on how the odds will prove true. Will Sweden face Austria for the prized Crystal Trophy? The race builds as fans and singers wait for the semi-finals.
Eurovision 2025 draws the attention of nations and viewers around the world. Acts have been prepared through long weeks of practice. Soon, the stage will come alive for all to see.
For more on Eurovision 2025, stay tuned.
