Updated Betting Odds Reveal Favorites for Eurovision 2025
Eurovision 2025 grows near. Betting odds now pick favorite countries. The contest occurs in Basel, Switzerland. Nemo won in 2024 with the song "The Code". Nemo is a non-binary artist who won many hearts.
A Competitive Line-Up
The stage hosts many talents. Groups of words link performers and styles. LGBTQ+ acts shine with Czechia’s Adonxs, Belgium’s Red Sebastian, Croatia’s Marko Bošnjak, and Finland’s Erika Vikman.
Some events spark debate. Malta’s singer Miriana Conte meets trouble. The EBU did not allow her song "Kant" because one word sounds like an English curse. Her lyrics carry a safe meaning in Maltese. She now sings with a song called "Serving".
Estonia’s Tommy Cash stirs a mix of views with "Espresso Macchiato". Some listeners say his words paint a poor image of Italians.
Top Favorites for Eurovision 2025
Latest odds list these top acts:
6. Israel: Yuval Raphael – "New Day Will Rise"
Yuval Raphael, age 24, sings for Israel with a song in three tongues. Her ballad links words closely. The odds hold a 3% win chance. Israel may win its fourth title.
5. Finland: Erika Vikman – "Ich Komme"
Erika Vikman from Finland sings "Ich Komme". Her performance links German and Finnish lines. She mixes sounds that many find fun. The odds show a 4% win chance.
4. Netherlands: Claude – "C’est La Vie"
Claude sings a soft piano ballad that grows into a dance beat. His words move close in thought. The odds give him a 5% win chance. This song may win a sixth title for the Netherlands. Last year, the nation had a setback.
3. France: Louane – "Maman"
Louane sings an inspiring ballad called "Maman". She connects strong words with music. The odds give her a 10% win chance. Her name joins music and film stars. She sold millions of albums after her success on a famous talent show.
2. Austria: JJ – "Wasted Love"
JJ from Austria sings a popera song named "Wasted Love". His song fuses high operatic notes with a beat dance sound. Listeners see his style echo past wins. He holds a 21% win chance.
1. Sweden: KAJ – "Bara Bada Bastu"
KAJ stands on top for Sweden. The group sings a fun song about Finnish sauna life. Their words and tune come closely together. The odds show a 42% win chance. A win here may mark Sweden’s eighth title and beat Ireland’s record.
Limited Hope for the UK and Other Contenders
The United Kingdom sees little chance. The trio Remember Monday sings a country-pop track called "What The Hell Just Happened?" Their win chance is 1%. Malta’s Miriana Conte sits last with a 0.1% chance. Both nations face hard times.
The semi-finals are set for May 13 and 15. A grand final follows on May 17, 2025. Fans wait as words and tunes knit together for this famed event.