Attention, Eurovision Fans! The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived! As the dust settles from the thrilling semi-finals, it's time to catch our breath and prepare for the ultimate showdown.
The finalists for Eurovision 2025 have been unveiled, and each contender is a potential star ready to light up the stage! Get ready to discover the names that could take home the coveted trophy this year!
Shifting Sands: How Eurovision Odds Have Evolved
Proving that you can bet on basically anything is the hot betting table for the Eurovision Finale taking place on Saturday, 17, in Basel. Sweden's trio KAJ are the hot favourites to win with their witty song Bara Bada Bastu, which translates as "Just Take A Sauna". Hot on their heels are Austria, France, and the Netherlands. Do you agree with these predictions?
The Eurovision landscape has shifted from previous odds and predictions, pushing different countries forward towards the Final. While Sweden remains in first place with odds of 1.8 to 2.2, Austria holds the second position with odds of 3.75 to 4.
France continues to be the third favourite, with odds ranging between 8.0 and 13.0. Meanwhile, Israel has fallen from third to sixth place, allowing the Netherlands to shine with odds of 9 to 15. Finland remains in fifth place, while Belgium, previously in sixth place, did not qualify for the Final.
First Semi-Final
The evening of Eurovision's First Semi-Final kicked off with over 30 dancers captivating the audience in the mesmerising opening act, "Raw Nature", which beautifully recreated the journey of Eurovision from 1956 to the present day.
They dazzled with jumps, making saltos, and performing acrobatics. An adorable kid played the flute, and singers dressed in vibrant Ethno costumes. Ethno sound meets electronic music in this attention-grabbing sequence. Everyone felt welcome to St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, on the 69th. Eurovision Song Contest.
The performances were diverse, featuring flames, lights, swings, ropes, and a plethora of costumes. Performers ranged from the apocalyptic vibes of Poland, the humorous flair of Estonia, and the melodic tones of Portugal, to the romantic sounds of Slovenia, the fiery rhythms of Spain, and the catchy beats of the Netherlands.
Celine Dion, a star who won the contest for Switzerland in 1988, couldn’t make it here in person, but greeted the audience with a moving message:
I'd love nothing more than to be with you. Switzerland will forever hold a special place in my heart. It's the country that believed in me and gave me the chance to be part of something so extraordinary.
During the voting, a memorable halftime show was made by two hilarious and entertaining Swiss hosts, named" Made in Switzerland."
After the nerve-wracking voting process, the hosts announced the victorious performers who have secured their spots in the finals. The countries advancing to the final are:
- Norway: Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
- Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
- Sweden: KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu
- Iceland: VÆB – RÓA
- Netherlands: Claude – C’est La Vie
- Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA
- San Marino: Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia
- Estonia: Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato
- Portugal: NAPA – Deslocado
- Ukraine: Ziferblat – Bird of Pray
Unfortunately, Belgium, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Croatia, and Slovenia's Eurovision journeys have ended here for 2025.
Second Semi-Final
The second semi-final evening was a tribute to the fans, starting with a clip featuring Philip, a fan for 50 years, alongside the same entertaining hosts. They reminded us that Eurovision began in Switzerland in 1956 and lamented those who lost the battle for the remote control (football fans). They also highlighted the similarities between Eurovision and football, noting that Eurovision betting odds are akin to sports betting.
Performances were colourful, each telling its own enchanting story. From the magical Latvian lagoon, the stunningly cosmic Ireland, captivating Greece, hypnotic Lithuania, and touching France, to the energetic Germany.
While the "big five" went straight to the final, they still delivered some fascinating performances.
As the voting took place, we were treated to a song and dance number that interrogated the Swiss obsession with time and punctuality:
Time is not just ticking. It’s dancing, laughing, singing It’s beating, every second. It’s feeling every moment I won’t just let life pass by like the ticking of a clock. I’ll live it, love it, make it mine.
Countries that made it to the finals were:
- Armenia: PARG – SURVIVOR
- Austria: JJ – Wasted Love
- Denmark: Sissal – Hallucination
- Finland: Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME
- Greece: Klavdia – Asteromáta
- Israel: Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise
- Latvia: Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi
- Lithuania: Katarsis – Tavo Akys
- Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son (pictured above)
- Malta: Miriana Conte – SERVING
Czechia, Georgia, Ireland, Montenegro and Serbia are returning home empty-handed this time.
Glitter & Popcorn: Saturday's Grand Finale Awaits!
The finalists for Eurovision 2025 are as follows:
- Norway | Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
- Luxembourg | Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son
- Estonia | Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato
- Israel | Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise
- Lithuania | Katarsis – Tavo Akys
- Spain | Melody – ESA DIVA
- Ukraine | Ziferblat – Bird of Pray
- United Kingdom | Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?
- Austria | JJ – Wasted Love
- Iceland | VÆB – RÓA
- Latvia | Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi
- Netherlands | Claude – C’est La Vie
- Finland | Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME
- Italy | Lucio Corsi | Volevo Essere Un Duro
- Poland | Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA
- Germany | Abor & Tynna – Baller
- Greece | Klavdia – Asteromáta
- Armenia | PARG – SURVIVOR
- Switzerland | Zoë Më – Voyage
- Malta | Miriana Conte – SERVING
- Portugal | NAPA – Deslocado
- Denmark | Sissal – Hallucination
- Sweden | KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu
- France | Louane – Maman
- San Marino | Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia
- Albania | Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
You can even organise your own betting among family and friends to make this final night even more exciting. Prepare drinks, popcorn, and glitter, and enjoy the show!
