Eurovision 2025: Betting Odds Ahead of the Second Semi-Final – Major Shifts After Semi-Final 1
May 15, 2025
By Ioannis Ampatzidis
The Second Semi-Final nears in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. Sixteen countries take the stage. Ten spots await for Saturday’s Grand Final. Hours stand between the acts and the start. Fans check new betting odds. Odds shifted after Semi-Final 1 and recent rehearsals.
Sweden Remains at the Forefront
Sweden tops the odds. Kaj performs their song in Basel. The chance to win sits near 2.00 to 2.2. Austria follows close. JJ sings "Wasted Love" in a calm ballad. Austria’s odds lie between 3.25 and 4.33. France’s Louane climbs fast. Her rehearsal impressed many. Her odds now run from 12 to 15. Finland jumps two spots higher. Its odds rest near a maximum of 26. Israel and the Netherlands hold low odds. They stay in a strong spot.
Notable Gains and Surprises
In sixth place, the Netherlands’ Claude makes gains. Bookmakers set his odds between 8 and 10. A bet may pay up to 26 times. Estonia brings a quirky song, "Espresso Macchiato." His odds lie from 26 to 34. The host, Switzerland, holds a firm spot. Odds move from 21 to 41. A top finish for the host may not be far. Albania and Italy return to the top ranks. Albania shows odds up to 71 times a bet, and Italy sits at odds near 126. ## Greece Faces Historic Challenges
When Cyprus dropped out, eyes turned to Greece. Klavdia sings "Asteromata" and hopes to secure a pass. Greece stands at 18th place in the odds. The range extends from 81 to 301. Fans watch close as Klavdia sings for a spot in the Grand Final.
A Competitive Second Semi-Final Ahead
Tonight, the contest grows tough. Fourteen of the sixteen countries seem likely to pass. Austria, Finland, and Israel show odds near 1.01. A second group of Australia, Malta, Lithuania, Greece, and Luxembourg holds odds between 1.17 and 1.3. Czechia rests just below 1.70. Latvia and Serbia show odds from 1.67 to 2.00. Ireland and Armenia get near 2.00. Denmark slips to 14th place with odds between 2.38 and 2.80. Georgia and Montenegro face odds between 9.00 and 10.00. ## Looking Ahead
Eurovision can change in a blink. Fans wait tonight to see if the odds come true. The Grand Final will start on May 17. The stage lights up with music. Fans across Europe expect a memorable night.
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