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The Eurovision Song Contest is just around the corner, and the excitement is electric! With the first rehearsals underway in Malmo, Sweden, the buzz surrounding the competition is reaching a fever pitch. And what better way to fuel the anticipation than by diving into the ever-changing world of Eurovision betting odds?

According to Oddschecker, Switzerland remains the firm favorite to take home the crown this year. Their charismatic entrant, Nemo, with the song “The Code,” currently holds odds of 9/4. However, the race is far from over. Hot on their heels is Croatia’s quirky act, Baby Lasagna, with their infectious tune “Rim Tim Tagi Dim,” boasting odds of 15/4. The Netherlands rounds out the top 3 with Joost Klein’s anthem “Europapa” coming in at 9/2.

As you can see from the chart below, the battle for Eurovision glory is shaping up to be a thrilling one. Italy’s Angelina Mango with the melancholic “La noia” sits at a respectable 11/2, while Ukraine’s powerhouse duo Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil with “Teresa & Maria” have seen their odds shorten significantly to 10/1, thanks to a well-received first rehearsal.

Top 10 Eurovision 2024 Betting Odds (as of April 30, 2024):

CountryEntrantSongOdds
SwitzerlandNemoThe Code9/4
CroatiaBaby LasagnaRim Tim Tagi Dim15/4
NetherlandsJoost KleinEuropapa9/2
ItalyAngelina MangoLa noia11/2
UkraineAlyona Alyona & Jerry HeilTeresa & Maria10/1
FranceSlimaneMon amour20/1
IsraelEden GolanHurricane22/1
GreeceMarina SattiZari40/1
IrelandBambie ThugDoomsday Blue50/1
BelgiumMuustiBefore the Party is over70/1

Remember, these are just the odds as of today! With rehearsals still ongoing and the power of captivating performances, the leaderboard is bound to experience some exciting shifts in the coming days. So, keep your eyes peeled, Eurovision fans, because the real contest is about to begin!

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled to be held on 7,9 and 11 May at the Malmo Arena in Malmo, Sweden.

Source: oddchecker.com
Photo credit: Corinne Cumming/ EBU


Sanjay (Sergio) joined esctoday.com in December 2006 as an editor. He was appointed as the Head of Press of ESCToday.com in 2011. Hereafter in 2016 he was promoted as the Head of International Relations & Communications at ESCToday. Sergio has covered the Eurovision Song Contest live 23 times since 2000, having worked for several international magazines and media outlets.