The second Semi-final of Eurovision 2025 has come to an exciting conclusion in Basel, Switzerland. While some of the bookmakers’ predictions were confirmed, several unexpected outcomes left fans stunned. Let’s review how the final results compared to what the betting odds predicted ahead of the show.
Who qualified from Semi-final 2?
- Lithuania – Tavo akys by Katarsis
- Israel – New Day Will Rise by Yuval Raphael
- Armenia – Survivor by PARG
- Denmark – Hallucination by Sissal
- Austria – Wasted Love by JJ
- Luxembourg – La poupée monte le son by Laura Thorn
- Finland – Ich komme by Erika Vikman
- Latvia – Bur man laimi by Tautumeitas
- Malta – Serving by Miriana Conte
- Greece – Asteromáta by Klavdia
What did the bookmakers predict?
- Israel
- Finland
- Austria
- Malta
- Luxembourg
- Australia
- Czech Republic
- Greece
- Lithuania
- Ireland
How did reality compare to the predictions?
Accurate Predictions:
Israel, Finland, Austria, Malta, Luxembourg, Greece, and Lithuania were all correctly predicted to qualify, matching the bookmakers’ expectations.
Surprising Qualifiers:
- Armenia: Despite not being among the top 10 predicted, Survivor delivered a powerful performance that clearly won over voters.
- Denmark: Sissal’s Hallucination surprised everyone with its visual impact and unique sound, earning a well-deserved place in the final.
- Latvia: In one of the biggest surprises of the night, Latvia’s Tautumeitas took the stage by storm and claimed a spot in the Grand Final.
The Big Misses:
Australia, Czech Republic, and Ireland—considered safe qualifiers by the odds—failed to make it through. Ireland, in particular, was a major disappointment for bookmakers and fans alike.
Final Thoughts
Semi-final 2 reminded us once again that Eurovision’s magic lies in its unpredictability. Live performances, emotional staging, and audience connection played a decisive role in tonight’s results. With both semi-finals complete, all eyes now turn to Saturday’s Grand Final in Basel.
Stay tuned to ESCToday for full coverage and final predictions ahead of the big night!
