ESC 2025 in Basel: Who will be the king or queen of the stage?

ESC 2025 in Basel: Who will be the king or queen of the stage?

Basel, Schweiz - On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, the eagerly awaited final of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel. 26 nations will fight for the title and fans can hand in their personal winning tip on the OE24 platform. The betting odds show that Sweden goes into the race with the contribution "Sauna" as a favorite, followed by Austria's contribution "Wasted Love". France's “Maman” by Louane takes third place on the betting list.

Current information from May 16, 2025 at 6:39 am from betting freunde confirm that Sweden has the best chances of winning with a rate of 2.20. Austria comes in second place with 3.40, while the Netherlands with 11.0 and Germany are far from 161. Bookmakers appreciate Sweden's chances of winning to 39%, while Austria started with 19% and the Netherlands with 7%. Germany, on the other hand, has less than 1% probability of victory.

semi-final results and betting patterns

The current ESC format contains three parts: a first semi-finals, a second semi-finals and the final. The first semi -final took place on May 13, 2025, with ten countries being able to qualify for the final. These countries are Sweden, Norway, Albania, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal and Ukraine. The second semi -finals followed on May 15, 2025 and will also be crucial for the final participants.

The “Big Five” (Germany, France, Spain, Great Britain, Italy) and last year's winners, Switzerland, also take part in the final. Historically, the Big Five and the hosts often had difficulty winning the ESC, which gives the current betting situation in particular.

the ESC in context

The Eurovision Song Contest, which has been organized by the European Radio Union (EBU) annually since 1956, is not only a music competition, but also a cultural event that attracts over 180 million viewers annually. The first edition took place in Lugano, Switzerland, and since then the competition has undergone numerous changes, especially when it comes to issuing points and the conditions of participation.

In the last five editions, the bookmakers have been able to predict the right winner four times, which increases the explosiveness and the use of betting for fans. The participant countries, most of them EBU members, are not only limited to Europe, but also include some countries of the Mediterranean. Another remarkable feature of the ESC is the high popularity of the LGBT community and the multitude of international hits that emerged from the competition, such as "Waterloo" by Abba and "Euphoria" by Loreen.

The betting options are diverse, even if ESC bets are prohibited in Germany. In Austria, on the other hand, there are numerous options, from winning bets to placement betting to special bets on jury and televoting results.