Bets: The first odds for advancing to the final!

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Just over three weeks separate us from the start of rehearsals in Malmö ahead of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. As we head into the final stretch just before Eurovision 2024 takes place in the Swedish city, one of Eurovisionfun ‘s most loved and talked about columns is back, with our Eurovision 2024 betting analysis back again.

With bookmakers having started to offer more betting sections for the upcoming contest in recent hours, we take a look at the qualification odds for this year’s Eurovision grand final from the two semi-finals on May 7 and 9.

First semi-final

The first semi-final on May 7 is expected to be particularly competitive, according to the bookers. With just three companies offering the possibility of qualifying for Saturday’s grand final so far, the sample may be small, but it is still largely representative of what we will see on Tuesday’s show.

Four countries are considered by the betting companies to be guaranteed to qualify for the grand final of this year’s competition. Croatia, Ukraine, Finland and Lithuania are offered at odds of under 1.05, a big gap compared to the other eleven participating countries in this semi-final.

Particularly increased chances of qualifying for the grand final are given by bookers to Luxembourg, Cyprus, Serbia and Poland. The group of these countries is being played at odds between 1.25 and 1.33, which translates betting-wise into a qualification probability of over 70% for three of them(Cyprus, Serbia, Poland) and over 80% for Luxembourg in its return to Eurovision after more than three decades.

A battle is expected to be waged for the last two tickets to the grand final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, where four countries are expected to fight for their place in the contest. Slovenia, Portugal, Australia and Ireland are being played at odds of between 1.44 and 1.75, with the former two currently looking like the frontrunners to get past the first semi-final hurdle, with all of them having more than a 53% chance of qualifying.

Finally, regarding the remaining three countries in the first semi-final, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Iceland, betting companies see them as the big underdogs for qualification. With regard to Azerbaijan, their chances of qualification are far from negligible, as they are offered odds of more than doubling, approaching 2.25. In contrast, Moldova and Iceland seem to have little chance of making it to the final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, with Moldova being offered odds of between 3 and 3.75, while Iceland is offered odds of between 3 and 5.2.

Second semi-final

Things seem to be clearer in the second semi-final regarding the chances of the sixteen participating countries qualifying for the grand final on 11 May. The countries taking part in the second semi-final appear to be divided by the bookers into five sub-groups.

The first sub-group is made up of the Netherlands, Switzerland and Belgium. The three Central and Western European countries, which occupy three of the top six places in the odds of winning this year’s competition, are considered by bookmakers to be certain to qualify, which is why their odds of qualification are no more than 1.02.

All five countries in the second sub-group seem largely certain to qualify. Greece, Norway, Israel, Armenia and Austria are offered odds of between 1.04 and 1.2, which translates into qualification odds of 85% for Greece, 83% for Norway, 82% for Israel and Armenia and 81% for Estonia.

A “category” on its own is Estonia, whose qualification to the grand final is considered the most likely scenario, with bookers giving them around 70% odds and playing at odds between 1.28 and 1.33.

Georgia and Denmark are set to battle it out for the final ticket, with Georgia and Denmark both distancing themselves from the leading nine countries and the remaining five in the running. At odds of around 1.75, Georgia ‘s qualification is being played at odds of between 1.67 and 2.22, with bookies giving 52% odds to the Caucasians and 49% to the Scandinavians.

Finally, the last sub-group is the remaining five countries that will take part in the second semi-final on May 9. Latvia, Albania, San Marino, Malta and the Czech Republic are considered by bookers as the underdogs to qualify for the Eurovision 2024 final, as all of them have odds between 27% and 35% and are offered at odds that return around three times the initial stake.

In any case, with the pre-parties continuing in the coming weeks and with the start of rehearsals for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest less than a month away, the only thing that is certain is that the shake-up will continue and will culminate as the days for the big celebration in Malmö approach. Competition is fierce and all possibilities are open.

Which countries do you think will qualify for the grand final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest? Tell us in the comments!

Greece: Rehearsals cut short for Marina Satti!

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According to latest news and information confirmed by Eurovisionfun, Marina Satti and her team decided to stop the rehearsals for Eurovision for a little while, as her father passed away. Marina is going through a lot, trying to recover from her loss.

Both ERT, the national broadcaster of Greece, and people from her team and label stand by her side in this difficult hour and understand the emotional situation that she is into.

Marina’s attendance at some tv shows and events is postponed for a few days.

Greece remains 8th at the betting tables and one of the favourite songs among fans. The “tailwind” after the release of Marina Satti ‘s “ZARI” brought the country within the Top 10, with Greece now stabilizing within it and not threatened to be lower in the near future. Marina will not attend any of the Eurovision pre-parties as was announced before the loss of her father.

The whole Eurovisionfun team sends Marina our heartfelt condolences. May she be resilient and healthy to remember him for many years!

Bets: Upset at the top – Switzerland ahead!

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A few days after the first pre-party of this year’s Eurovision season, one of Eurovisionfun ‘s most loved and talked about columns is back, with betting analysis for Eurovision 2024 back again.

As you prepare for the pivotal next few days with the continuation of the pre-parties, the bookers have already got down to business, with the Eurovision 2024 winner section already being offered to all bookmakers. So, we’re taking the opportunity to bring you the so far for the next competition.

Battle for five

It’s “chaotic” in the top five of the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2024, less than a month before the start of the rehearsals. Switzerland, Croatia, Italy, Ukraine and the Netherlands have stood out in comparison to the other participants of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, which leads us to an unprecedented situation in the betting chronicles of our favourite competition.

Just two days after Nemo ‘s appearance at the Madrid party, Switzerland has turned the betting tables upside down, now in first place. Already since the previous time, “The Code” was gaining ground day by day, until the Swiss representative’s maiden live performance the day before yesterday came to turn the previous data upside down. Switzerland’ s victory is now being bet at odds between 3.5 and 4.5.

Just over a month has passed since Croatia stayed at the top, with the Croats now dropping to second place, a stone’s throw away from the now leading Switzerland. Baby Lasagna ‘s win is currently being bet at odds of between 3.5 and 4.6, slightly higher than last week’s odds.

Switzerland’ s rise to the top has resulted in Italy, in addition to Croatia, losing a place. Thus, Angelina Mango with “La Noia” is considered by the bookers as the third favourite to win in Malmö. However, Italy ‘s odds of winning have dropped compared to our last analysis a couple of weeks ago, with the possibility of a second Italian victory in the current decade considered highly likely. Between 4.5 and 6 are the odds offered on an Italian win for those who believe in Angelina Mango‘s potential.

Ukraine is now in fourth place, but clearly on a downward trend. With the gap between the three leading countries widening, bookers are offering Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil ‘s victory at the highest odds we have seen offered during this year’s Eurovision season. Ukraine ‘s fourth win in the Eurovision Song Contest is currently being bet at odds between 5.5 and 8.

Finally, the top five is completed by the Netherlands. If we’re talking about winners of the last few weeks, surely the Eurovision 2021 host could not be absent from the discussion, with Joost Klein ‘s ‘Europapa‘ having made a big impression and sweeping the charts and streams across much of the Old Continent, being one of the dark horses of this year’s contest. Between 6.5 and 8 is the Dutch win in Malmö, well below our last analysis and with the Netherlands very likely to move up to fourth place in the next few hours.

Top 10, Greece and Cyprus

With the countries in the Top 5 having stood out in comparison to those below them in the betting tables, let’s take a look at the rest of the top ten. In sixth place is Belgium. Belgium ‘s win is being bet at odds between 11 and 15, being on par compared to our last analysis, with bookies giving Mustii and ‘Before the Party’s Over‘ respectable odds for a positive result in Malmo.

France have quietly moved up to seventh place, and have consistently remained in or on the fringes of the top ten for most of this Eurovision season. Up to 23 times the stakes are returned by “Mon Amour” and Slimane, with France gaining two places in the last few days.

One place has been lost by Greece, which is now eighth. The “tailwind” after the release of Marina Satti ‘s “ZARI” brought the country within the Top 10, with Greece now stabilizing within it and not threatened to be lower in the near future.

Marina Satti ‘s win is currently being played at odds between 17 and 26, slightly higher compared to our last analysis, with bookers, however, giving a vote of confidence to the Greek entry.

Up one place for hosts Sweden, who are now ninth. Sweden ‘s home win over Marcus & Martinus is offered at odds of between 26 and 41, which are the highest bookers have offered this year on the possibility of a historic eighth home win for this year’s hosts.

Rounding out the top ten is Austria, who also gained a place after the Madrid party as Kaleen and “We Will Rave” left a positive impression. Up to 51 times the stake returns the possibility of an Austrian victory in Malmö.

In any case, with the pre-parties continuing in the coming weeks and with the start of rehearsals for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest less than a month away, the only thing that is certain is that the shake-up will continue and will culminate as the days for the big celebration in Malmö approach. The competition is fierce and with no one favourite standing out, all bets are off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiGDvM14Kwg

Will Switzerland achieve its third Eurovision Song Contest win with Nemo’s “The Code”? Tell us in the comments!

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EXCLUSIVE: Marina Satti and Silia Kapsis will not attend the Eurovision 2024 Red Carpet!

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Eurovisionfun is bringing to your attention once more a last-minute but extremely significant development. Given that Easter Sunday is a holy and significant day for Orthodox Christians, ERT, RIK, and perhaps other public broadcasters from Orthodox countries complained about the schedule of the rehearsals and the Red Carpet event.

Earlier this morning, the 37 public broadcasters received the preview programming from the EBU. According to our exclusive information, ERT and RIK expressed dissatisfaction, stating they had hoped the EBU would be more accommodating with all of the original programming and would not have scheduled this year’s event so that the rehearsals would coincide with the Orthodox Easter week. Most importantly, they requested to not participate in the Red Carpet event on Sunday, May 5, which is also Easter Sunday for all Orthodox Christians. As a result, two more delegations will be missing from the event, following Israel, which will also not be there because that day is dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust

On this significant day for all Greeks, the Greek and Cypriot delegations will attend the resurrection ceremony at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Malmö. Marina Satti and Silia Kapsis will be with the city’s Greek community on Easter Sunday, commemorating the holy day in a customary Greek manner. ERT and RIK decided to pay tribute in this way to what is arguably the most sacred period of the year for Orthodox Christians because they believed that having the two performers on the Red Carpet on such a day would be a disrespect to the church.

There have been previous instances of something similar occurring. Polina, whose song “Waggon” was chosen to represent Greece in the 1986 Eurovision Song Contest, withdrew from the competition due to the objections of the greek church, as the competition had been scheduled to take place during Orthodox Easter.

While the Orthodox countries of Serbia and Ukraine are heading in the same direction as Greece and Cyprus, Moldova will be participating in the Red Carpet despite the anticipated backlash from the local church.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the Eurovision 2024 updates!

 

Eurovision 2024: The running order of the semifinals has been revealed!

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With a month and a half to go until the first Eurovision 2024 semi-final on 7 May, the EBU today announced the order of the semi-final line-up.

The order of appearance was determined by the EBU in cooperation with the Swedish organisers, taking into account which place each country was drawn to perform (first or second), but also in a way that the show would be more interesting.

The official Eurovision YouTube channel announced a few minutes ago the official order of appearance of the songs in the semi-finals of this year’s contest.

It is worth noting that this year is the first year in which the Big 5 and the host country, Sweden, are going to perform their songs live in the two semi-finals. So, among the competing countries in the two semi-finals, we will see Germany, Sweden and the UK as guest stars in the first semi-final, while in the second semi-final we’ll see France, Italy and Spain.

Running Order

Semi-final 1 – Tuesday 7 May

  1. Cyprus
  2. Serbia
  3. Lithuania
  4. Ireland
    United Kingdom
  5. Ukraine
  6. Poland
  7. Croatia
  8. Iceland
    Germany
  9. Slovenia
  10. Finland
  11. Moldova
    Sweden
  12. Azerbaijan
  13. Australia
  14. Portugal
  15. Luxembourg

Semi-final 2 – Thursday 11 May

  1. Malta
  2. Albania
  3. Greece
  4. Switzerland
  5. Czechia
    France
  6. Austria
  7. Denmark
  8. Armenia
  9. Latvia
    Spain
  10. San Marino
  11. Georgia
  12. Belgium
  13. Estonia
    Italy
  14. Israel
  15. Norway
  16. Netherlands

The analysis from fans and beyond has been on fire for a few minutes now. After the theories based on the countries’ history in the competition, it’s a first insight into how deep the qualification to the final is or isn’t. In other words, it’s time to make our predictions about who will make it to the final and who are favourites to say goodbye to Malmö early…

Malmö will host the 68th Eurovision Song Contest from 7 to 11 May at the Malmö Arena. The motto of this year’s event, as chosen by the organisers, is ‘United by Music’.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the developments regarding Eurovision 2024!

Bets: The odds after the release of all entries!

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A few days have passed since the unveiling of all the entries for this year’s Eurovision season, which is why one of Eurovisionfun ‘s most beloved and talked about columns is back, with the Eurovision 2024 betting analysis back again.

As you prepare for the pivotal next few days with the start of the pre-parties, the bookers have already got down to business, with the Eurovision 2024 winner section already being offered to all bookmakers. So, we’re taking the opportunity to bring you the so far for the next competition.

Croatia is the only first

The situation at the top may be unchanged, with Croatia remaining in first place for almost three weeks now, but nevertheless the distance between the Balkans and their pursuers is growing. With a month and a half to go before the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, the possibility of Croatia achieving its maiden victory in the contest is looking increasingly likely. Baby Lasagna ‘s victory is currently being bet at odds ranging between 3 and 4, the lowest ever offered for a Croatian entry.

In second place, but clearly trending downwards, is now Ukraine. With the gap to the leading Croatia having widened, bookers are offering Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil ‘s victory at the highest odds we have seen offered during this year’s Eurovision season. Ukraine ‘s fourth win in the Eurovision Song Contest is currently being staked at odds between 5 and 7.

In third place is Italy, with their odds dropping daily and coming close to those of Ukraine. Between 6 and 8 times the stake is currently returning Angelina Mango ‘s victory with “La Noia“, for those who believe in a second Italian victory in the current decade.

Switzerland remains in fourth place, trailing Italy by a foot. Switzerland ‘s victory is being bet at odds between 5 and 8.5, with Nemo ‘s “The Code” gaining ground day by day and being one of the big winners in recent weeks following the official release of the Swiss entry.

Finally, the top five is completed by the Netherlands. If we’re talking about winners of the last weeks, surely the Eurovision 2021 host could not be absent from the discussion, with Joost Klein ‘s “Europapa” having impressed and sweeping the charts and streams in much of the Old Continent, being one of the dark horses of this year’s contest. Between 9 and 11 is the odds on the Dutchman’s win in Malmö, well lower than in our last analysis.

Top 10

With the countries in the Top 5 having stood out in comparison to those below them in the betting tables, let’s take a look at the rest of the top ten. In sixth place is Belgium. Belgium ‘s win is being bet at odds between 11 and 15, being marginally lower compared to our last analysis, with bookies giving Mustii and ‘Before the Party’s Over‘ respectable odds for a positive result in Malmo.

The big winner of the last few days is, of course, Greece. Greece has moved up to seventh place, being eight places higher compared to our analysis ten days ago after the national finals. Marina Satti and “ZARI” are gaining ground, with bookers having placed Greece in the highest position it has been this year during the Eurovision season.

Marina Satti ‘s win is currently being played at odds between 13 and 21, with the popularity that the Greek entry is gaining day by day has seen its odds halved and bookers giving a vote of confidence to the Greek entry.

Eighth place is held by Israel, which has also gained ground in recent days, moving up two places. The release of “Hurricane“, which Eden Golan will compete with in Malmö, has brought down the odds of Israel winning, which is being played at similar prices to those of leading Greece. Israel’s win returns up to 21 times the stake.

Ninth place went to France, which has been trending slightly downwards in recent days following the release of all the songs that will compete at Eurovision 2024. Up to 34 times the stake is returned by “Mon Amour” and Slimane.

Sweden completes the top ten. The multiple winner of the contest and host this year is steadily losing ground, being one of the biggest losers of recent days. Sweden ‘s home win is offered at odds between 19 and 36, dropping compared to our last analysis and dropping this year’s hosts by three places, bringing Marcus & Martinus to the edge of the Top 10.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBsgTJQFl9k

Do you think Baby Lasagna will be able to give Croatia its maiden victory as an independent country in the Eurovision Song Contest? Tell us in the comments!

Greece: Marina Satti’s “ZARI” Goes Gold!

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Marina Satti’s “ZARI” has gone gold! The Greek entry for Eurovision 2024, which has gone viral both domestically and internationally, continues its impressive journey on digital platforms.

Very soon, most likely next week, “ZARI” will become platinum. It has already surpassed 3 million streams on Spotify and 4 million views overall on YouTube.

Marina Satti continues her preparation for Eurovision 2024, with betting odds and predictions placing the Greek entry very high.

The music of the song is signed by Marina Satti, OGE, Kay Be, Nick Kodonas, Jay Stolar, Gino The Ghost, and Jordan Palmer, while the lyrics are penned by VLOSPA, OGE, Marina Satti, and Solmeister. The song is released by Golden Records and Minos EMI, a Universal Music Company.

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Greece: Marina Satti’s performance will feature something unprecedented in Eurovision history!

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Greece’s representative for Eurovision 2024 is Marina Satti. The release of her entry “Zari” approximately a week ago has already excited fans due to the ethnic sound it brings to the Eurovision contest.

Many fans are concerned about how “Zari” will be performed live on television because, despite its commercial success thus far, a Eurovision entry’s success is solely attributed to the Eurovision stage.

We have had very little information up to this point about what the Greek delegation has been getting ready for us.

The “finding” of Fokas Evangelinos

Exclusive information gathered by the Greek morning television show “Geia sou” claims that Fokas Evangelinos, the artistic director of Greece’s Eurovision 2024 entry, has a “finding” that will make “Zari” stand out.

Thus, and for the first time in the competition, Marina Satti’s performance on the Eurovision stage will be filmed in a single shot.

This means that Marina Satti will be the centre of her performance and all the elements of her performance will be included in Marina’s single shot. Therefore, there will be no changes in cameras and shots as usual.

Mads Enggaard in charge of Greece’s TV direction for Eurovision 2024

According to EurovisionFun’s exclusive information, Mads Enggaard is going to be the director of the TV coverage for the Greek entry in Eurovision 2024. 

Mads Enggaard brings his extensive experience to help Marina Satti make her performance more effective.

EXCLUSIVE: Mads Enggaard will be the director of TV coverage for the Greek entry!

Fokas Evangelinos has taken over the artistic direction, while Mecnun Giasar (Majnoon) created the choreography that we will see on stage. NMR are also a part of this year’s Eurovision team.

Greece with Marina Satti and “Zari“ will perform in the first half of the second semi-final on May 9.

You can also watch EurovisionFun’s reaction video on “Zari“, below:

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EXCLUSIVE: Mads Enggaard will be the director of TV coverage for the Greek entry!

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The Eurovision team of ERT, the Greek public broadcaster, is full of pleasant surprises this year. According to the exclusive and valid information of Eurovisionfun, the talented and experienced director, named Mads Enggaard, with years of experience both in Eurovision and other big projects, is going to be the director of the TV coverage for the Greek entry in Eurovision 2024!

Another professional in his job, is added to the Greek Eurovision team for 2024. The Danish director, Mads Enggaard will be the director of the TV broadcast for ERT. That means he will be in charge of the footage, we’ll see on our screens.

Mads Enggaard has great experience in the contest, having previously directed a number of entries, with his greatest achievement being Denmark’s “Only Teardrops”, which won Eurovision 2013. He has also directed famous TV shows in his country, like “The Masked Singer”, and the “X Factor”, which he is directing this season.

 

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So now, alongside the artistic director Fokas Evangelinos, the choregrapher Mecnun Giasar (Majnoon) and NMR who are in charge of the art direction, Mads Enggaard is added to the team, taking over the TV footage of the live broadcast.

We remind you that according to what Marina Satti revealed, the whole staging of the Greek entry, is based on an idea of Fokas Evangelinos. This whole conversation in the last days, along the positive reviews and streams on digital platforms, have helped “Zari” climb higher and higher in the betting odds, reaching the seventh place as of now.

It seems obvious, that the team of Dora Chiraki, who is in charge of the Eurovision project for ERT this year, wants to remove last year’s incidents from our memory, that tarnished our image in the contest.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Greek participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Malmö!

Greece: Eurovisionfun Reacts to Eurovision 2024 Entry “Zari”!

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A few hours ago the premiere took place through the official Eurovision YouTube channel for this year’s participation of Greece in Eurovision 2024 by Marina Satti and “Zari“.

Greece: Marina Satti’s “ZARI” Released for Eurovision 2024!

The Eurovisionfun team once again watched and reacted to the official video clip of the country’s entry for the upcoming Eurovision contest! Enjoy Apostolis, Paschalis, Stella and Andrew in a Reaction video with detailed commentary on Greek participation in Eurovision 2024!

Do you like Greece entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest? Tell us in the comments below!

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