Bookmakers Adjust Odds as Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Approaches
Basel, Switzerland – May 16, 2025
The contest nears. Fans wait in Basel. The final show fills the air with hope. The show takes place at St. Jakobshalle. After two semi-finals, the race is clear. Many acts now join. Each one eyes the crystal trophy.
Leading Contenders
Sweden leads the bets. They sing “Bara bada bastu.” Bookmakers give Sweden a 42% chance to win. Austria follows. They hold a stable 21% chance.
France climbs up. Louane sings for France. Her chance moves from 6% to 9%. She may bring France its first win since 1988 with “Ne partez pas sans moi.”
Shifting Odds
Sweden and Austria stay on top. Other odds shift too. The Netherlands now falls from 6% to 5%. They slip to fourth place. Finland climbs up to fifth. They have a 4% chance with “Ich komme” that wins many hearts. Israel now sits at sixth with a 3% chance after strong months.
Current Odds Snapshot
- Sweden – 42%
- Austria – 21%
- France – 9%
- Netherlands – 5%
- Finland – 4%
- Israel – 3%
- Estonia – 3%
- Switzerland – 3%
- Albania – 2%
- Malta – 1%
The Historical Context
Last year, bets went wrong. Croatia led with a 52% chance. Still, Switzerland won with just a 15% chance. This case shows that chance rules the contest.
Conclusion
The contest mixes strong bets and rising hopes. The stage is set for a show to recall. Will Sweden win once more, or will another act shine? Fans wait with bright eyes. They watch the show with joy.
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