Eurovision 2025 Betting Odds: Four-Way Battle at the Top – Tight Margins!

February, the most crucial month of the pre-Eurovision season, is finally here! With national selections happening every week and more competing entries for Eurovision 2025 being revealed, it’s time for one of Eurovisionfun’s most beloved and discussed segments—our betting odds analysis—to return!

While fans gear up for an intense Eurovision month, bookies have already been hard at work. With several betting companies already offering odds on the winner of Eurovision 2025, let’s take a look at how things stand so far.

Four Countries in a Tight Race for Victory

The first “Super Saturday” of the year has shaken up the betting rankings. With 12 out of 37 songs confirmed for Eurovision 2025, Sweden currently leads the odds. Once again, Sweden is among the biggest favorites to win, with SVT and Swedish Eurovision fans hoping for a record-breaking eighth victory.

A key reason behind Sweden’s strong position is the participation of Måns Zelmerlöw in Melodifestivalen. The 2015 Eurovision winner has significantly boosted Sweden’s momentum. Bookmakers currently place Sweden’s odds between 5.0 and 6.5.

However, three other countries are closely trailing Sweden, and its top spot is far from secure.

2nd – Israel

Israel, which previously held the top spot, has now dropped to second place. The selection of Yuval Raphael and her emotional backstory initially caused Israel’s odds to plummet, making it an early favorite. However, its momentum has slowed down. Betting odds for Israel’s victory now range between 5.5 and 10.0.

3rd – France

France is steadily gaining ground. The selection of Louane, one of the country’s most renowned artists, has created huge anticipation. Her Eurovision 2025 entry will be revealed in a spectacular event—during the halftime of the France vs. Scotland rugby match at Stade de France on March 15. This high-profile unveiling has led bookmakers to slash France’s odds, which now stand between 8.0 and 10.0.

4th – Finland

Finland is rising fast in the rankings! Last night’s dominant victory by Erika Vikman with “Ich Komme” at UMK 2025 has caused a major shift in betting odds. Finland is currently the only top contender with a song that fans have already seen performed live. Odds for a Finnish victory range between 6.0 and 14.0.

5th – Italy

Completing the top five is Italy, which remains a strong contender. The country’s impressive track record in recent years, combined with a star-studded lineup at the upcoming Sanremo Festival, has boosted confidence in its chances. Italian odds currently range between 11.0 and 13.0.

The Rest of the Top 10

  • 6th – Belgium (Odds: 5.0 – 15.0) Dropped from 1st place after selecting Red Sebastian.
  • 7th – Ukraine (Odds: Up to 17.0) Lost ground after selecting Ziferblat at Vidbir 2025.
  • 8th – Estonia (Odds: Up to 23.0) Tommy Cash’s “Espresso Macchiato” is making waves.
  • 9th – Czechia (Odds: Up to 23.0) Adonxs impressed with an acoustic version of “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”.
  • 10th – Germany (Odds: Up to 23.0) NDR is promising its strongest national final in years.

Will the betting markets predict this year’s winner correctly, or are we in for a huge surprise?

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Revealed: The Biblical Verse in Israel’s Eurovision Song

The verse from Song of Songs featured in the song written by Keren Peles for Yuval Raphael in Eurovision 2025 – “Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers sweep it away” – is considered one of the most famous expressions of love in Hebrew.

This passage, taken from Song of Songs 8:7, is expected to be sung in Hebrew by Yuval Raphael during the performance.

Keren Peles, who wrote both the lyrics and music for the song, incorporated the verse into the composition, the title of which has yet to be revealed. If no unexpected changes occur, this piece will represent Israel on the Eurovision stage, set to take place in Switzerland in May.

The song, produced by Tomer Biran, was unanimously chosen by the professional selection committee from a total of 54 submissions. This marks the second consecutive year that Keren Peles will have a song performed at Eurovision, following her contribution to last year’s entry, “Hurricane.”

Unless any unforeseen issues arise, as happened last year, the European Broadcasting Union is expected to approve the song in the coming days. The official release in Israel is scheduled for March 9 on Kan, the national broadcaster.

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Source: YNET

Israel: Yuval Raphael’s Eurovision 2025 song features Biblical verses

Israel has selected its entry for Eurovision 2025, to be performed by Yuval Raphael. The song, written by Keren Peles, was chosen by a professional committee led by Barak Itzkovitz, with the participation of top music producers and industry figures from the Israeli music and television sectors. The selection process was conducted through a secret vote, under legal supervision.

Possible Rule Violation

The song has sparked controversy as it reportedly includes verses from the biblical Song of Songs. Eurovision rules require lyrics to be entirely original and not taken from existing texts. It remains unclear how the verses have been incorporated, but changes may be required, as has happened in similar cases in the past.

Awaiting EBU’s Decision

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has yet to approve the song. In the coming days, officials will review whether the lyrics comply with contest regulations. If any issues are found, modifications may be necessary, as seen with previous entries.

Official Song Reveal

The song will be officially unveiled on March 9 via Kan 11 and its digital platforms. Yuval Raphael will record the final version of the track, and the official music video will also be released.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates!

Source: Euromix

Israel: Will Eden Golan return to Eurovision 2025?

Israel is preparing for Eurovision 2025, with Yuval Raphael set to represent the country. Her song will be revealed on March 9. The selection process is underway, with dozens of songwriters submitting their entries. Among them is Eden Golan, who represented Israel in 2024 with Hurricane.

The Selection Process

Over 50 songs have been submitted to the committee, which will anonymously choose the song Yuval Raphael will perform at Eurovision. The official announcement will take place on March 9 via Kan 11.

Leading Songwriters

Notable contributors include Keren Peles and Avi Ohayon, the creators of Hurricane, as well as Asaf Amdursky. Renowned songwriter Penina Rosenblum also submitted a song, despite not receiving an official invitation.

Who is Yuval Raphael?

Yuval Raphael, 24, grew up in Geneva and won HaKokhav HaBa, securing her spot as Israel’s Eurovision representative. Although she has no professional singing experience, her performances quickly gained popularity. She survived the Hamas terrorist attack at the Nova Festival by pretending to be dead for over eight hours. She is now considered a top favorite to win the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

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Source: Euromix

Israel: Yuval Raphael’s entry for Eurovision 2025 will be released on March 9th!

It’s been two weeks since Yuval Raphael emerged as the winner of HaKokhav Haba and secured the chance to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. Prior to her victory, KAN opened a submission window inviting songwriters and composers to submit their entries for the upcoming contest.

Today, KAN announced that we will first listen Israel’s entry for Eurovision 2025 on March 9th. The song will be released on Kan 11, Kan Gimel, Kan BOX, and Kan’s digital platforms.

How will Yuval Raphael’s song be selected?

With more than fifty submissions received, the process of selecting the right song for Eurovision 2025 is already underway. A special committee will review all the songs anonymously before conducting a secret vote to determine which one will best represent Israel on the Eurovision stage.

Once the song is chosen, Yuval Raphael will begin recording it, and a music video will be shot upon the official release. Additionally, the final track will undergo a review by the EBU, which will ensure the song meets all necessary guidelines.

KAN has expressed high hopes for Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2025, as evidenced by the significant investment in this year’s participation -a record budget of approximately one million euros.

Last year’s winner of HaKokhav Haba and the country’s representative at Eurovision 2024 was Eden Golan, with her song “Hurricane”, ending up in fifth place in the final ranking.

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Source: euromix

Israel: Yuval Raphael heads to Eurovision 2025 with record-breaking budget

A few days ago, Yuval Raphael was selected to represent Israel in Eurovision 2025. Television network Keshet 12 will finance the delegation’s costs with a record-breaking budget of 3.5 million shekels (approximately 1 million euros), as part of its partnership with the public broadcaster Kan. This marks the highest budget in Israel’s Eurovision history, with the country currently leading betting odds as a favorite to win the competition.

The funding will cover the delegation’s security—necessary due to heightened risks—along with the production of the song representing Israel and the special broadcast on Kan 11 to reveal the entry. This collaboration saves Kan millions of shekels, enabling further investment in original productions.

Advertising Value and Kan 11 – Keshet 12 Partnership

Keshet 12 reportedly earned around 25 million shekels from advertising and sponsorships during HaKokhav HaBa, which hit a five-year high in ratings. Meanwhile, Kan benefits from a multi-million-shekel advertising package to promote its programs, both surrounding Eurovision and other original content.

A Strategic Partnership with Mutual Benefits

The partnership between Kan and Keshet 12 stems from a strategic decision. Kan could have organized an internal selection process but instead opted to collaborate with a private network like Keshet to produce the show. This arrangement not only reduces costs but also boosts the visibility of Israel’s Eurovision entry.

Thanks to this agreement, Israel strengthens its Eurovision momentum while showcasing the potential of public-private collaboration in media.

Will Israel secure its fifth Eurovision victory in Basel?

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Source: Euromix

Eurovision 2025: The Semi-Final Allocation Draw Results!

Basel with a very nice event hosted a few minutes ago the draw for the semi-finals of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest.

The analyzes of the fans and not only, have been on fire for a few minutes now. Since the theories based on the pre-history of the countries in the competition, it is a first insight into how passable the qualification to the final is or not. In other words, it’s time to make our predictions, about who will go through to the final and who are the favorites to say goodbye to Basel early…

The presenters and the handover ceremony

Leading today’s allocation draw were Jennifer Bosshard and Jan van Ditzhuijzen, who guided us through this pivotal Eurovision tradition.

In addition to determining which countries will perform in each semi-final, today’s ceremony marked the official handover of the Eurovision insignia from last year’s host city, Malmö, to Basel. Attending the event were Carina Nilsson, the President of Malmö City Council, and Conradin Cramer, Basel’s City Council President.

Draw Procedure

Big 5 and Switzerland

With the big winner of last year’s competition, Switzerland, directly in the final, along with the Big 5 (UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain), the first part of the draw determined the semi-final that the direct finalists would vote for.

Will vote in the 1st Semi-Final:

  • Switzerland
  • Italy
  • Spain

Will vote in the 2nd Semi-Final:

  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom

In the semi-final that the six aforementioned countries were drawn to broadcast and vote for, the video from their dress rehearsal will also be shown. This was done at Eurovision 2016 for the first time, for reasons of equal exposure of the countries directly in the final and the countries that qualify from the semi-finals. Essentially, viewers see each entry twice during the shows.

Semi-Final Allocation Draw

The allocation draw for the two semi-finals had two parts. In the first part the 31 countries participating in the semi-finals were drawn in which of the two they will compete in. Fifteen countries will compete in the first semi-final and sixteen in the second semi-final.

In the second part, each country learned whether it will appear in the first or second half of the semi-final in which it will compete. The exact order of appearance will be determined by the EBU and the show’s producers at a later date.

1st Semi-final (May 13):

1st Half

  • Sweden
  • Ukraine
  • Slovenia
  • Iceland
  • Estonia
  • Poland
  • Portugal

2nd Half

  • Netherlands
  • Azerbaijan
  • Albania
  • San Marino
  • Belgium
  • Cyprus
  • Croatia
  • Norway

2nd Semi-Final (May 15):

1st Half

  • Austria
  • Lithuania
  • Armenia
  • Montenegro
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Australia
  • Latvia

2nd Half

  • Czechia
  • Israel
  • Malta
  • Finland
  • Denmark
  • Luxembourg
  • Georgia
  • Serbia

Basel will host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest from 13 to 17 May at the St. Jakobshalle. The motto of this year’s event, as chosen by the organisers, is “United by Music“, retaining the motto first chosen for the contest in Liverpool in 2023.

You can see the draw again through the link below:

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Eurovision 2025!

Eurovision 2025: The allocation pots for the Semi-Final draw!

The Semi-Final Allocation Draw for Eurovision 2025, will take place tomorrow January 28 at 12:30 CET live from Basel, alongside a ceremony which sees the Host City insignia pass from previous hosts Malmö, to current host Basel.

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Israel: Yuval Raphael wins HaKokhav Haba and will represent the country at Eurovision 2025

Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the Hamas terrorist attack at the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023, has emerged as the winner of HaKokhav Haba and will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025.

Yuval Raphael triumphed over Valerie Hamaty, a Greek Orthodox singer who placed second, and the duo Moran Aharoni & Red Band, who came in third. Yuval’s victory was decisive, as she topped both the jury’s scores and the public vote.

The song that Yuval Raphael will perform at Eurovision will be selected at a later date by a committee established by Israel’s public broadcaster specifically for this purpose.

The 25-year-old singer was attending the Nova Festival with friends when it was attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. She survived by hiding beneath bodies on the side of the road.

“Music has been one of the most powerful components in my healing process,” she said during the competition’s final.

Yuval Raphael expressed her desire to perform in Europe and “tell the story of my country, what I went through, what others went through.” She added, “I want to tell the story—not from a place of seeking sympathy. I want it to come from a place where I stand strong in front of it, and in front of the criticism, which I am 100% sure will come from the crowd.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1pV-8Asjok

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Source: Euromix

Israel: The Grand Final of HaKokhav HaBa – Eurovision 2025 Edition is Tonight!

The big night has finally arrived for Israel, as the country prepares to select its representative for Eurovision 2025. After nearly two and a half months and more than 30 episodes, the journey of HaKokhav HaBa – Eurovision 2025 Edition culminates tonight, with four artists competing for the ultimate prize: the chance to represent Israel in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

The Hosts and Judges

Returning to guide the show are long-time hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela, a duo that has fronted the competition since 2014. The judges’ panel features a stellar lineup:

  • Shiri Maimon
  • Itay Levy
  • Assaf Amdorsky
  • Ran Dankar
  • Keren Pels
    The panel also welcomes Eden Hasson as its newest addition for this season.

Finalists and Format

After an intense series of auditions, eliminations, and performances, four artists have reached tonight’s grand finale, aiming for victory and the honor of representing Israel. The finalists are:

  • Valerie Hamaty
  • Daniel Weiss
  • Yuval Raphael
  • Red Band & Moran Aharoni

The final will unfold in two distinct rounds:

  1. First Round: Each finalist will perform one song. Based solely on public televoting, the top three artists will advance to the second round.
  2. Second Round: The remaining three artists will each present another song. This time, the winner will be determined through a combined voting system, comprising:
    • Israeli televotes
    • Scores from the six judges
    • Input from a special jury panel

The artist with the highest cumulative score will be crowned the winner and will fly the Israeli flag in Basel.

When Will the Song Be Revealed?

While the artist will be decided tonight, the song they’ll perform at Eurovision will be revealed later. Composers selected by Israel’s public broadcaster have until early February to submit their proposals. Following internal discussions with tonight’s winner, the song will be finalized and unveiled in March.

Where to Watch the Final?

You can tune in to the grand final of HaKokhav HaBa tonight at 20:30 CET on Keshet 12. Watch it via:

Israel’s Eurovision Legacy

Last year, Israel was represented at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö by Eden Golan and her song “Hurricane”, which earned the country an impressive fifth place in the Grand Final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K60BWlEhtAA

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all updates about Israel’s road to Eurovision 2025 in Basel!