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

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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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Romania: TVR to broadcast Sanremo 2025 despite Eurovision withdrawal

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Romanian public broadcaster TVR will air the 75th edition of Festival di Sanremo, marking the second consecutive year of broadcasting the Italian event despite Romania’s withdrawal from Eurovision since 2023.Commentary will be provided by Bogdan Stănescu and Kyrie Mendel.

Sanremo has long influenced the Eurovision Song Contest, with Italy’s representative often chosen from the festival’s participants. Countries like Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Russia have also aired the event internationally.

TVR’s decision to continue broadcasting Sanremo highlights its ongoing interest in international music competitions, even while Romania remains absent from Eurovision due to financial and organizational challenges

Festival Schedule

  • First Evening (Feb 11): All artists will perform their competing songs, and the top five of the night will be announced in random order.
  • Second Evening (Feb 12): Half of the artists will present their entries, and the top five for the night will again be announced in random order.
  • Third Evening (Feb 13): The remaining artists will perform their songs, and the top five will be revealed randomly.
  • Fourth Evening (Feb 14): The Covers’ Night, featuring duets. Results from this round will not count toward the final standings.
  • Grand Final (Feb 15): All artists will compete, with the top five advancing to the superfinal. Voting from the jury and the public will determine the winner.

The festival will run from February 11 to 15 in the picturesque town of Liguria.

The winner of last year’s festival was Angelina Mango, with her song “La Noia”. She represented Italy at Eurovision 2024, finishing in seventh place in the Grand Final.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates regarding Sanremo 2025!

Source: TVR

Italy: Emis Killa’s entry for Sanremo 2025 released!

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A week ago, Emis Killa announced his voluntary withdrawal from the 75th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival. Emis Killa was due to compete with his song “Demoni“, however his involvement with an ongoing police investigation led him to the decision to withdraw.

Today, Emis Killa’s entry for Sanremo 2025 was released on digital platforms.

The reasons behind Emis Killa’s withdrawal

The 35-year-old rapper has recently been placed under investigation in the ongoing “Doppia Curva” inquiry, conducted by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate. This investigation is focused on the criminal activities tied to the groups of the football clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan. Emis Killa, a passionate supporter of AC Milan, was reportedly identified during an incident in which he, along with 14 others, allegedly assaulted a steward. Furthermore, he is connected to several other individuals involved in the investigation.

Additionally, the rapper faces a Daspo (sports ban) imposed by the police commissioner of Milan, which prohibits him from attending sporting events for the next three years. These developments have caused a media storm, as Emis Killa was set to perform at Italy’s most prestigious music event while being under investigation for criminal association.

Sanremo 2025 – the schedule

  • First Evening: All the artists perform their competing song (top five is revealed in a random order)
  • Second Evening: Half the artists perform their song (top five revealed in random order)
  • Third Evening: The remaining half artists perform their song (top five revealed in random order)
  • Fourth Evening: Covers’ Night, the artists will perform in a duet. The results of this semifinal will NOT be included in the main competition
  • Final: All the artists will perform their competing song. The top five in the combined rankings of all semifinals advances in the Superfinal and gets to perform again. Juries and televote will vote again to decide the winner.

Italian representation in Eurovision 2025

If any of the 24 competitors (along with their respective record labels) want to compete in Eurovision 2025, they must complete a special form by the beginning of the festival’s final night on Saturday, February 15.

If the Sanremo 2025 winner has previously signed the interest form, he will be automatically considered Italy’s representative in the Eurovision 2025. Should he decide not to compete in Eurovision 2025, the festival’s organizing committee will select an artist from among those who have signed the interest form based on its own standards, which may or may not include the final score ranking.

Although originally scheduled from February 4 to February 8, eventually the festival was postponed, a week later. Therefore, it will take place from February 11 to February 15 in the small Ligurian town.

The winner of Sanremo’s Music Festival in 2024 was the debutant Angelina Mango with her song “La Noia“, who ultimately gained the right to represent Italy in Eurovision 2024, placing seventh in the Grand Final.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

Italy: The stage for Sanremo 2025 has been revealed!

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RAI has unveiled the stage for Sanremo 2025, which will be ready to welcome the 34 artists from February 11 to 15.

The stage has been designed by Riccardo Bocchini, who was also the designer for Sanremo 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Riccardo Bocchini explains that the stage was designed with the concept “The elegance of simplicity and harmony”:

A 360-degree stage capable of changing appearance and proposing different atmospheres for each song, with simplicity that hides the complexity of a project that combines graphics and lighting, technology and “engines”. It will rotate in three dimensions, all with a minimalist design, aiming for the purity and elegance of the visuals: the elegance of a harmonious stage that will embrace the audience, conveying emotions, and the elegance of the form that, through electromechanical movements, will transform to serve the songs, even disappearing completely.

A Techno-Party hall that extends, along with the orchestra on the sides, towards the audience and hides many surprises:

The detail, plasticity, and elegance of the architectural lines will embrace the technological mechanisms with their harmonious movements. The entirely innovative video and stage lighting systems will be primarily at the service of the television images: “visual games” will greet the audience. The “Tecno Lampadari”, “Sipari”, and “Tende tecnologie” will descend from above, and the “Scala” will move in various technological configurations.

Sanremo 2025 Festival Program

  • First Night: All artists will perform their songs – the Top 5 will be revealed in random order.
  • Second Night: Half of the artists will perform their songs – the Top 5 will be revealed in random order.
  • Third Night: The remaining artists will perform their songs – the Top 5 will be revealed in random order.
  • Fourth Night: The night of covers, where artists will perform in duets. The results of this night will not be included in the main competition.
  • Final Night: All artists will perform their songs. The Top 5 from the combined semi-final rankings will reach the Superfinal, where each artist will perform their song again. The juries and the public will vote again to determine the winner.

Representation at Eurovision 2025

If any of the participants (along with their record labels) wish to compete in Eurovision 2025, they must fill out a special form before the start of the final night, Saturday, February 15.

If the winner of Sanremo has signed this form, they will automatically be considered Italy’s representative for the competition. If they decide not to participate, the Sanremo organizing committee will select an artist from those who have signed the form, according to its own criteria, possibly regardless of the final ranking.

Although originally scheduled to take place from February 4 to 8, the festival has been postponed and will now be held from February 11 to 15.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all updates!

Source: RAI

Italy: Emis Killa withdraws from Sanremo Festival 2025!

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The whirlwind of withdrawals has struck once again, and this time, Italy’s turn has arrived. The line-up for the 75th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival will be reduced by one artist, following the voluntary withdrawal of Emis Killa. The artist, who was set to compete with his song “Demoni”, will no longer be part of the competition.

The reasons behind Emis Killa’s withdrawal

The 35-year-old rapper has recently been placed under investigation in the ongoing “Doppia Curva” inquiry, conducted by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate. This investigation is focused on the criminal activities tied to the groups of the football clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan. Emis Killa, a passionate supporter of AC Milan, was reportedly identified during an incident in which he, along with 14 others, allegedly assaulted a steward. Furthermore, he is connected to several other individuals involved in the investigation.

Additionally, the rapper faces a Daspo (sports ban) imposed by the police commissioner of Milan, which prohibits him from attending sporting events for the next three years. These developments have caused a media storm, as Emis Killa was set to perform at Italy’s most prestigious music event while being under investigation for criminal association.

“I prefer to take a step back”

In his Instagram post, Emis Killa explained his decision to withdraw from the Sanremo competition, stating:

I learned today from the newspapers that I am under investigation (I was only notified of the DASPO, which is an administrative and not criminal act) and if this is true, it will be important that the investigation takes its course and the judiciary can work calmly without controversy or pressure and media circuses.

After 15 years of career I was happy to face my first Sanremo. I thank Carlo Conti for having wanted me but I prefer to take a step back and not participate.

I trust that everything will be resolved as soon as possible, for the best, and I hope to be able to face a Festival in the future where music is central, to be able to bring my song, talk only about that and have fun, as it should have been this year and as it should be for all the Artists who decide to get involved and participate in the competition.

Sanremo 2025 – the schedule

  • First Evening: All the artists perform their competing song (top five is revealed in a random order)
  • Second Evening: Half the artists perform their song (top five revealed in random order)
  • Third Evening: The remaining half artists perform their song (top five revealed in random order)
  • Fourth Evening: Covers’ Night, the artists will perform in a duet. The results of this semifinal will NOT be included in the main competition
  • Final: All the artists will perform their competing song. The top five in the combined rankings of all semifinals advances in the Superfinal and gets to perform again. Juries and televote will vote again to decide the winner.

Italian representation in Eurovision 2025

If any of the 24 competitors (along with their respective record labels) want to compete in Eurovision 2025, they must complete a special form by the beginning of the festival’s final night on Saturday, February 15.

If the Sanremo 2025 winner has previously signed the interest form, he will be automatically considered Italy’s representative in the Eurovision 2025. Should he decide not to compete in Eurovision 2025, the festival’s organizing committee will select an artist from among those who have signed the interest form based on its own standards, which may or may not include the final score ranking.

Although originally scheduled from February 4 to February 8, eventually the festival was postponed, a week later. Therefore, it will take place from February 11 to February 15 in the small Ligurian town.

The winner of Sanremo’s Music Festival in 2024 was the debutant Angelina Mango with her song “La Noia“, who ultimately gained the right to represent Italy in Eurovision 2024, placing seventh in the Grand Final.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

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Sanremo 2025: Israel’s 2009 Eurovision duo to perform John Lennon’s Imagine

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The organizers of this year’s Sanremo Festival seem determined to send a powerful anti-war message, inviting Israel’s 2009 Eurovision representatives to perform John Lennon’s Imagine on February 11.

We’re talking about Noa, of Israeli descent, and Mira, of Palestinian descent, who made a lasting impact 16 years ago when they represented Israel with There Must Be Another Way. Their song, rich in symbolism, addressed the conflicts in the Middle East, conveying a message that political and territorial disputes in the region should be resolved through peaceful means rather than war.

Their participation at the time sparked controversy within Israel, with many calling for their withdrawal. While the song didn’t achieve a high ranking, it remains one of the most powerful and symbolic moments in Eurovision history.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates on our favorite music competition!

Source: Rolling Stone Italia

Eurovision 2025: The Semi-Final Allocation Draw Results!

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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!

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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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Italy: Sanremo 2025 Duets Revealed!

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With just under two weeks until the 75th Sanremo Festival, excitement is building day by day. A total of 34 artists will compete for the Golden Lion and the chance to represent Italy at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

The new artistic director of Sanremo, Carlo Conti, has revealed the duets for the Covers’ Night, which will take place on the fourth evening of the festival, February 14.

Sanremo 2025 Duets

  • Achille Lauro with Elodie – «Tributo a Roma» (Rino Gaetano)
  • Giorgia with Annalisa – «Skyfall» (Adele)
  • Tony Effe with Noemi – «Tutto il resto è noia» (Franco Califano)
  • Bresh with Cristiano De André – «Crêuza de mä» (Fabrizio De André)
  • Brunori Sas with Dimartino and Riccardo Sinigallia – «L’anno che verrà» (Lucio Dalla)
  • Clara with Il Volo – «The Sound of Silence» (Simon and Garfunkel)
  • Coma_Cose with Johnson Righeira – «L’estate sta finendo» (Righeira)
  • Emis Killa with Lazza – «100 messaggi» (Lazza)
  • Fedez with Marco Masini – «Bella stronza» (Marco Masini)
  • Francesca Michielin with Rkomi – «La nuova stella di Broadway» (Cesare Cremonini)
  • Francesco Gabbani with Tricarico – «Io sono Francesco» (Tricarico)
  • Gaia with Toquinho – «La voglia, la pazzia» (Ornella Vanoni)
  • Irama with Arisa – «Say Something» (Christina Aguilera)
  • Joan Thiele with Frah Quintale – «Che cosa c’è» (Gino Paoli)
  • Lucio Corsi with Topo Gigio – «Nel blu dipinto di blu» (Domenico Modugno)
  • Marcella Bella with i Gemelli Lucia – «L’emozione non ha voce» (Adriano Celentano)
  • Massimo Ranieri with i Neri per caso – «Quando» (Pino Daniele)
  • Modà with Francesco Renga – «Angelo» (Francesco Renga)
  • Olly with Goran Bregovic – «Il pescatore» (Fabrizio De André)
  • Rocco Hunt with Clementino – «Yes, I Know My Way» (Pino Daniele)
  • Rose Villain with Chiello – «Fiori rosa, fiori di pesco» (Lucio Battisti)
  • Sarah Toscano with Ofenbach – «Be Mine»
  • Serena Brancale with Alessandra Amoroso – «If I Ain’t Got You» (Alicia Keys)
  • Shablo with Neffa – «Aspettando il sole» (Neffa)
  • Simone Cristicchi with Amara – «La cura» (Franco Battiato)
  • The Kolors with Sal Da Vinci – «Rossetto e caffè» (Sal Da Vinci)
  • Willie Peyote with Federico Zampaglione and Ditonellapiaga – «Un tempo piccolo» (Franco Califano)

Festival Schedule

  • First Evening (Feb 11): All artists will perform their competing songs, and the top five of the night will be announced in random order.
  • Second Evening (Feb 12): Half of the artists will present their entries, and the top five for the night will again be announced in random order.
  • Third Evening (Feb 13): The remaining artists will perform their songs, and the top five will be revealed randomly.
  • Fourth Evening (Feb 14): The Covers’ Night, featuring duets. Results from this round will not count toward the final standings.
  • Grand Final (Feb 15): All artists will compete, with the top five advancing to the superfinal. Voting from the jury and the public will determine the winner.

The festival will run from February 11 to 15 in the picturesque town of Liguria.

The winner of last year’s festival was newcomer Angelina Mango, with her song “La Noia”. She represented Italy at Eurovision 2024, finishing in seventh place in the Grand Final.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates regarding Sanremo 2025!

Source: altervista

Italy: Damiano David to perform as guest act in Sanremo 2025!

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The excitement builds high as we are only three weeks apart from the 75th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival. Thirty-four artists will compete for the Golden Lion prize and the chance to represent Italy in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

Some moments ago, Sanremo’s new creative director, Carlo Conti, announced that the previous lead singer of the Eurovision 2021-winning band Måneskin, Damiano David would perform at Sanremo during its traditional pre-listening press event.

David has recently launched a solo career away from the band, releasing singles like “Silverlines” and “Born With a Broken Heart” as a solo artist in 2024.

In 2021, he and Måneskin won Sanremo, which acts as the Italian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Their song “Zitti e Buoni” went on to represent Italy at that year’s Eurovision in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where they won the contest for Italy for the first time since 1990.

With David announced to be performing on the second night of the festival, that means he will perform during the show on Wednesday February 12.

Sanremo 2025 – the schedule

  • First Evening: All the artists perform their competing song (top five is revealed in a random order)
  • Second Evening: Half the artists perform their song (top five revealed in random order)
  • Third Evening: The remaining half artists perform their song (top five revealed in random order)
  • Fourth Evening: Covers’ Night, the artists will perform in a duet. The results of this semifinal will NOT be included in the main competition
  • Final: All the artists will perform their competing song. The top five in the combined rankings of all semifinals advances in the Superfinal and gets to perform again. Juries and televote will vote again to decide the winner.

Italian representation in Eurovision 2025

If any of the 24 competitors (along with their respective record labels) want to compete in Eurovision 2025, they must complete a special form by the beginning of the festival’s final night on Saturday, February 15.

If the Sanremo 2025 winner has previously signed the interest form, he will be automatically considered Italy’s representative in the Eurovision 2025. Should he decide not to compete in Eurovision 2025, the festival’s organizing committee will select an artist from among those who have signed the interest form based on its own standards, which may or may not include the final score ranking.

Although originally scheduled from February 4 to February 8, eventually the festival was postponed, a week later. Therefore, it will take place from February 11 to February 15 in the small Ligurian town.

The winner of Sanremo’s Music Festival in 2024 was the debutant Angelina Mango with her song “La Noia“, who ultimately gained the right to represent Italy in Eurovision 2024, placing seventh in the Grand Final.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

Source: Rai Radio 1 (X)