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:

1. Sweden
2. Finland
3. Ukraine
4. Israel
5. Spain
6. Norway
7. France
8. Italy
9. United Kingdom
10. Austria
11. Belgium
12. Croatia
13. Armenia
14. Australia
15. Czechia
16. Switzerland
17. Poland
18. Germany
19. Slovenia
20. Cyprus
21. Estonia
22. Moldova
23. Serbia
24. Portugal
25. Lithuania
26. 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.