History has been made! Austria has claimed victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, held in Basel, Switzerland. With the emotional performance of Wasted Love, JJ captivated Europe and secured Austria’s long-awaited Eurovision victory.
The Winning Moment
In a night filled with high drama and powerful performances, Austria emerged victorious after a tense and thrilling voting sequence. JJ delivered a flawless performance of Wasted Love, blending raw emotion, captivating visuals, and impeccable vocals.
Relive Austria’s winning performance:
Final Top 10 Results
- Austria – Wasted Love
- Israel – New Day Will Rise
- Estonia – Espresso macchiato
- Sweden – Bara bada bastu
- Italy – Volevo essere un duro
- Greece – Asteromáta
- France – maman
- Albania – Zjerm
- Ukraine – Bird of pray
- Switzerland – Voyage
Betting Odds Fallout – Predictions vs Reality
Despite starting the night as the second favourite, Austria surged to victory, delivering under pressure during the Grand Final.
- Sweden, the overwhelming favourite before the show, could not hold its lead despite a spectacular performance, finishing in 4th place.
- France, also tipped as a top contender, finished 7th despite a late and impactful slot in the running order.
- Israel exceeded expectations, securing a strong 2nd place and becoming the surprise of the night.
- Estonia, with its unconventional staging, rounded out the top 3, outperforming its initial odds.
This year’s results once again proved that Eurovision remains wonderfully unpredictable, and no betting odds can fully capture the magic of live performance.
Looking Ahead
Austria will now have the honour of hosting Eurovision 2026. Preparations for next year’s contest are expected to begin soon, as Europe looks forward to returning to Austrian soil for another unforgettable celebration of music and culture.
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