Betting Odds Reveal Top Contenders for Eurovision 2025
Eurovision comes to Basel, Switzerland. Betting odds now point to two top acts for 2025. The show is just one month away. Last year, non-binary artist Nemo won with the song "The Code."
Notable Entrants
Eurovision 2025 brings many acts. Some act from LGBTQ+ groups. Acts like Adonxs for Czechia, Red Sebastian for Belgium, Marko Bošnjak for Croatia, and Erika Vikman for Finland join the race. Their acts may change the order. Still, current odds set other acts ahead.
This year also brings a stir over Malta’s singer Miriana Conte. Her original song "Kant" met disapproval for a sound like an English swear word. She now sings a revised track called "Serving." Fans ask how it will meet with voters.
Current Betting Favorites
Here are the top acts by current odds:
5. Israel: Yuval Raphael with "New Day Will Rise"
Yuval Raphael is 24. She sings in three languages. Her ballad "New Day Will Rise" gives Israel a chance. The odds are 5%.
4. Netherlands: Claude with "C’est La Vie"
Claude sings a song that starts soft with piano and moves to a dance beat. Her song "C’est La Vie" is clear and upbeat. Claude now holds a 6% chance.
3. France: Louane with "Maman"
Louane is a well-known singer from France. Her song "Maman" is a strong ballad about family bonds. Bets give her a 7% chance.
2. Austria: JJ with "Wasted Love"
JJ, a countertenor from Austria, sings with a mix of classical and modern sounds. His track "Wasted Love" has given him a 20% chance to win.
1. Sweden: KAJ with "Bara Bada Bastu"
KAJ is a fun act from Sweden. Their track "Bara Bada Bastu" is an upbeat song that praises sauna fun. They hold a 36% chance. A win would give Sweden their eighth title, toppling the old record of seven.
Potential Upsets
Some acts might still surprise. LGBTQ+ artists like Finland’s Erika Vikman and Belgium’s Red Sebastian are ranked sixth and eighth. The UK trio Remember Monday has a low 1% chance and sits at fourteenth.
Eurovision 2025 has semi-finals on May 13 and May 15. The grand final is on May 17. Fans watch closely as countries vie for the top prize.
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Fans share thoughts and join in chats. They discuss who might win and how the songs will go. Stay tuned as the show comes near. Enjoy this lively music event at Eurovision 2025!