Year after year, people place bets and make predictions on who the ultimate victor will be. It’s no secret that picking a frontrunner who is already favoured by the odds will yield a smaller pay out, while correctly predicting an underdog victory could result in a significant windfall. However, history has shown us that the betting favourites rarely end up on top, making these rankings a fickle and ever-changing affair. In fact, past years have witnessed surprising upsets that caught even the most seasoned prognosticators off guard. So, it’s safe to say that nothing is set in stone when it comes to betting on the outcome of any given event.
Five hours before the live transmission it looks like this:
- Sweden
- Finland
- Ukraine
- Israel
- Spain
- Norway
- France
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Austria
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Armenia
- Australia
- Czechia
- Switzerland
- Poland
- Germany
- Slovenia
- Cyprus
- Estonia
- Moldova
- Serbia
- Portugal
- Lithuania
- Albania
While trends and predictions can be a helpful indicator of a potential winner, the ultimate outcome of any singing competition is dependent on a myriad of factors. The live singing qualities, atmosphere, and mood of the performers can all play a crucial role in determining who comes out on top. A single moment of nervousness or a missed note can have a detrimental effect, as was the case with this year’s Greek entry by Victor Veronicos. Sadly, his performance suffered due to an initial missed tone, and he was unable to regain his footing, ultimately resulting in his disqualification from the Grand Final.
All current standings can be followed on this website: https://eurovisionworld.com/odds/eurovision.
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As one of the founders of eurovisionlive.com I am responsible for the interviews with the singers and the editorial content. My passion for the Eurovision Song Contest exists since my early childhood. The exotic music, different cultures and languages have given a lot of inspiration to me. Since my very first ESC in Dublin 1994 I particularly appreciate the get together and friendship of all the nationalities and Riverdance was a thrill!