Betting Odds: A Look at Semi-Final One Qualification Odds 24 Hours Before Eurovision 2025
The clock ticks down for Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. Fans and singers feel a rush. The first live show starts in one day. Experts and bookies watch the odds for Semi-Final 1 with care.
Predictable Favorites
This semi-final has many strong acts. Many of them are known leaders. Sweden, Estonia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, and Albania show over a 90% chance to move ahead. Models note these acts win fan and punter hearts. They lead the race as the semi-final nears.
Only ten acts make it to the Grand Final. Over eight acts seem set to qualify; their odds fall between 83% and 95%. Only two spots remain. The gap grows small for the rest.
Shifting Odds
Recent odds show some changes from weekend updates. Belgium and Cyprus gain a small boost of 1 to 2%. Gabry Ponte from San Marino now sits as the tenth favorite. Slovenia’s Klemen comes close, though his odds drop by 2% after the first rehearsal.
Portugal and Croatia now rank lowest. Bookies place them fourteenth and fifteenth. These teams face a steep task to win over the audience and judges.
Current Qualification Odds
According to the latest data from Eurovision World, the odds are as follows:
| Rank | Country | Qualification Chance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 95% |
| 2 | Estonia | 95% |
| 3 | Ukraine | 94% |
| 4 | Netherlands | 94% |
| 5 | Albania | 93% |
| 6 | Cyprus | 86% |
| 7 | Norway | 84% |
| 8 | Poland | 83% |
| 9 | Belgium | 76% |
| 10 | San Marino | 50% |
| 11 | Slovenia | 47% |
| 12 | Iceland | 39% |
| 13 | Azerbaijan | 31% |
| 14 | Croatia | 16% |
| 15 | Portugal | 16% |
These numbers show which acts may win fans as semi-final one nears.
Upcoming Events
Fans can stay alert as Eurovision 2025 draws near. The Grand Final comes on May 17, 2025, after Semi-Final 1. Semi-Final 2 is set for May 15. For more updates, real-time news, artist interviews, and behind-the-scenes views, check Eurovoix on social media.
As the final steps are made, the fate of many acts hangs in the balance. This semi-final is one to watch. Stay with your screens; Eurovision fun is just starting!



