Belgium’s Red Sebastian is slowly and swiftly gaining momentum as his odds for winning the Eurovision Grand Prix are shortening. Belgium is currently standing at #6 in the betting odds, with powerhouse Sweden ruling the roost! The Eurovision 2025 rehearsals are scheduled to kick off in Basel this weekend and the excitement is growing….

Alright, buckle up Eurovision fanatics, because the odds for the 2025 spectacle in Basel are already serving up more drama than a douze-points reveal! The crystal ball of the bookmakers is swirling, and the latest predictions are in, promising a contest as unpredictable and exciting as ever. Forget your summer holidays; the real heat is right here!

Hold onto your hats, because Belgium’s Red Sebastian is the name on everyone’s lips! In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Eurovisionverse, Belgium has rocketed up the betting charts to a formidable #6! It seems their potential entry has struck a chord with the early predictors, and suddenly, the land of waffles and amazing beer is looking like a serious contender. Could 2025 finally be their year to bring the coveted glass microphone home? The suspense is thicker than a pot of frites!

Meanwhile, the reigning champions, Sweden, are showing no signs of relinquishing their Eurovision throne easily. Their odds have skyrocketed to a staggering 40% chance of victory! It seems the magic of Malmö hasn’t faded, and the bookies clearly believe that Sweden has another winning formula up their sleeve. Could Basel be painted blue and yellow once again? The pressure is on is truly on KAJ‘s shoulders!

Not to be outdone, Austria continues to hold a strong position at #2. They’ve consistently been a favourite in the early predictions, suggesting that JJ and his entry ‘Wasted Love‘ are already generating significant buzz. Can he bring back the coveted Eurovision trophy back to Vienna for the third time? The anticipation is building!

France, the perennial Eurovision powerhouse, is hot on Austria’s heels at #3 with the multi facetted Louane and entry ‘Maman‘. Known for their diverse and often captivating entries, France is always a nation to watch. Will 2025 be the year they finally capture the crown? The French delegation will undoubtedly be pulling out all the stops!

Israel has made a notable comeback in the odds, climbing to #4 with Yuval Raphael‘s powerful ballad ‘New Day Will Rise’. Their passionate fanbase and history of strong performances mean they can never be counted out.

Meanwhile, the Netherlands, a country that often delivers surprises, has seen a slight dip, currently sitting at #5. But don’t count them out just yet – in the unpredictable world of Eurovision, anything can happen!

And now, for the grand reveal of the current top ten contenders, according to the ever-reliable crystal ball of eurovisionworld.com:

Rank Country Odds (Approximate)
1 Sweden 40%
2 Austria 15%
3 France 8%
4 Israel 5%
5 Netherlands 5%
6 Belgium 3%
7 Czechia 3%
8 Finland 3%
9 Estonia 2%
10 Albania 2%

Of course, it’s crucial to remember that these are just the early predictions as the first individual artist reherarsals kick off this weekend, we yet awaiting what the 37 competing acts have in store for us, when it comes to their respective stagings, live performances and vocal skills.

So, Eurovision enthusiasts, keep your eyes peeled, your ears open, and your voting fingers ready. The road to Basel is paved with anticipation, speculation, and more glitter than you can shake a stick at. Who will rise? Who will surprise? One thing’s for sure: Eurovision 2025 is already shaping up to be an absolute rollercoaster!

Source: eurovisionworld.com/ ESCToday.com
Photo credit: eurovision.tv


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 22 times since 2000, having worked for several international magazines and media outlets.