The countdown is well underway. In a matter of weeks, we’ll be enveloped in an ocean of bright lights, glitter and pyro as the first semi-final of Eurovision 2022 gets underway. But before the show begins, there is one all-important question that needs to be answered – who should qualify from the first semi-final of Eurovision 2022.
Eurovision 2022: Semi-final one line-up
The 17 act semi starts with the fierce ethnic pop of Albania’s Ronela Hajati and concludes with the mellower folk sounds of Armenia’s Rosa Linn. In between, we have emotional male ballads, wacky vegan anthems and eccentric extraterrestrial pop. However, only ten of the 17 will make it out of the 10 May semi-final and into the grand final.
Running Order
- Albania: Ronela Hajati “Sekret”
- Latvia: Citi Zēni “Eat Your Salad”
- Lithuania: Monika Liu “Sentimentai”
- Switzerland: Marius Bear “Boys Do Cry”
- Slovenia: LPS “Disko”
- Ukraine: Kalush Orchestra “Stefania”
- Bulgaria: Intelligent Music Project “Intention”
- Netherlands S10 “De diepte”
- Moldova: Zdob și Zdub and Frații Advahov “Trenulețul”
- Portugal: Maro “Saudade, saudade”
- Croatia: Mia Dimšić “Guilty Pleasure”
- Denmark: Reddi “The Show”
- Austria: Lumix feat. Pia Maria “Halo”
- Iceland: Systur “Með hækkandi sól”
- Greece: Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord “Die Together”
- Norway: Subwoolfer “Give That Wolf a Banana”
- Armenia: Rosa Linn “Snap”
Precisely who will qualify is anyone’s guess. But who do you want to see make it? You can listen to each of this year’s first semi-final contestants in the clip below. Then vote for your favourites in our poll. You can vote for up to 10 entries, but you can only vote ONE time, so make it count.
This poll closes, just ahead of the first rehearsals in May. It’s up to you, Europe. Start voting now!
Who should win semi-final one of Eurovision 2022?
Who did you vote for? Who will win? Who should win? Let us know below.
I think Netherlands win this comfortably, Ukraine and Norway the best of the rest.
Here are my qualifiers:
Netherlands
Ukraine
Norway
Austria
Armenia
Lithuania
Croatia
Switzerland
Moldova
Portugal
My prediction for the Jury top 10 are:
Netherlands
Lithuania
Switzerland
Armenia
Croatia
Iceland
Ukraine
Austria
Portugal
Greece
And my televote top 10:
Norway
Ukraine
Netherlands
Latvia
Austria
Moldova
Croatia
Albania
Armenia
Greece
My prediction
1. Ukraine
2. Greece
3. Netherlands
4. Albania
5. Norway
6. Lithuania
7. Portugal
8. Moldova
9. Armenia
10. Austria/ Croatia (if Austria is out of key again)
Netherlands
Austria
Greece
Portugal
Iceland
Switzerland
Albania
Moldova
You only put down 8 countries. Which other two countries would you choose to round it out to ten qualifiers?
Greece go for the win ! ?
Ronela is ?
Ukraine one love. Greetings from Armenia. I’ll vote for them 20 times.
Don’t know why a lot of people is saying this sf is boring or weak. I think it is much stronger and more unpredictable than sf2… Anyway here’s my forecast:
Sure qf:
Netherlands
Greece
Norway
Armenia
Ukraine
Probable qf:
Portugal
Switzerland
Albania
Borderline:
Iceland
Lithuania
Moldova
Croatia
Austria
Bulgaria
Sure nq:
Slovenia
Latvia
Denmark
Qualifying predictions:
Ukraine
Austria
Lithuania
Norway
Portugal
Greece
Iceland
The Netherlands
Croatia
Latvia
–
Moldova
Armenia
Denmark
Bulgaria
Slovenia
Switzerland
Albania
Latvia and Croatia instead of Moldova and Albania, really ?
Moldova I’m on the fence about; Albania coincidentally reminds me of last year’s Latvia and Croatia, which fans overhyped and then went *surprised pikachu face* when they didn’t QF.
I don’t like Latvia but chose it because Lithuania and a bunch of Nordic countries are voting, also it might achieve some meme status by the time esc comes. And Croatia is just nice to listen to.
Albania is qualifying for sure, Croatia on the other hand, not so sure about ? It’s a quite boring sf tbh
I just need Portugal, Denmark and The Netherlands in the Grand Final.
Additionally, I’d take Albania, Armenia, Austria, Greece and Norway.
And I’d be fine if Ukraine and Swotzerland take the last two spots.
Surely Q Ukraine, Netherlands, Norway, Albania
Likely Q Moldova, Greece, Armenia
Borderline Portugal, Lithuania, Latvia, Austria, Switzerland
Likely NQ Croatia, Iceland
Surely Q Denmark, Slovenia, Bulgaria
Surely NQ of course…
The beautiful entry from the Netherlands is a gift.
I think Denmark is, at the very least, in the “Likely NQ” section.
Completely agree with you on this
Going down from the running order, here are my ten qualifiers:
Albania
Lithuania
Ukraine
The Netherlands
Moldova
Portugal
Austria
Greece
Norway
Armenia
That’s my exact same feelings!
Personally, I would rather put through Slovenia instead of Moldova, but I just know that Moldova’s staging is gonna be memorable.
Ukraine’s band leader is right to put the vocalist in a trash bag. The guy was grabbing too much attention. The pictures of him were used in various news articles and video thumbnails, so the leader started to feel frustrated, because people were thinking that the vocalist was the main band member and the front figure. Now he is covered with a trash bag and stays at the back of the stage, with even his face being hidden. He has been put in the “right” place. Just because he sings the chorus and plays the instrument doesn’t mean he should… Read more »
Not sure of irony or just stupid
Wtf did I just read
Thank you for the reminder that there are a lot of psychos on the internet.
Easily the jury winner will be either Netherlands or Greece. And the public vote will be won by Norway or Ukraine. Though, I feel that juries will keep Norway very down and the public vote will not support Netherlands as much as they should. Would say the same thing for Greece, but in this semi there are at least 4 countries who can give them 12 points very easily, without even including Norway, which already gives some “advantage”. So, it is between Ukraine (most likely to win it) and Greece imo. Then, we will see very safely in the final… Read more »
Side-note: this is a prediction comment, not talking about my favorites
I think Greece will win this semi final as they have a good running order, and may even win the entire contest
The jury will (should) handicap the Ukraine vote and stop this becoming a political contest
I really want Lithuania and Latvia in the final, but Latvia won’t qualify and Lithuania isn’t as safe as you say.
Yes, Lithuania has a treacherous journey to make it to the final. If they qualify, it’s going to be by the skin of their teeth.
Don’t know about winning, but the banana song qualifying over any of Portugal, Iceland or Lithuania would be just like Serhat 2019 all over again, making it through instead of Hungary and poor Portugal, yet again…
Would have also added Greece to that list, but they seem like a safe bet this year, thankfully. Imagine seeing Amanda perform for another country while you’re being represented by a Masked Singer/Ylvis rip-off hybrid tho, I’d find that quite depressing if I were Norwegian…
Please keep spelling facts
My TOP 18: 1. The Kingdom of the Netherlands 2. The Republic of Albania 3. Portuguese Republic 4. The Republic of Latvia 5. The Hellenic Republic 6. The Kingdom of Norway 7. The Kingdom of Denmark 8. The Republic of Lithuania 9. The Republic of Armenia 10. The Republic of Slovenia 11. The Republic of Croatia 12. Iceland 13. The Republic of Austria 14. The Republic of Moldova 15. The Republic of Bulgaria 16. The Swiss Confederation 17. The Clown Who Covers His Handsome and Talented Vocalist’s Body And Face With A Trash Bag, and tells him to stay in… Read more »
The most unique song will win: Netherlands, Albania or Greece.
Netherlands for the melody, Albania for the energy, Greece for the lyrics — it’s been a hell of a year.
Sorry but the most unique outside mainstream is Portugal. Altough I love The Netherlands and Albânia. Nor in the mood for Greece. Olso love Ukraine Switzeeland and …. Norway
My full list:
1.Ukraine
2.Croatia
3.Greece
4.Moldova
5.Austria
6.Norway
7.Denmark
8.Bulgaria
9.Portugal
10.Iceland
The other group:
11. Netherlands
12. Albania
13. Armenia
14. Slovenia
15. Switzerland
16. Lithuania
17. Latvia
Not that Ukrainian “rapper” redressing a more handsome and talented guy as a trash bag and kicking him into the background just to remain in the spotlight himself. People are blind tolerating this.
Did you see Kalush’s face when Alina Pash won Vidbir? I had doubts about the guy since that very moment.
Not to mention all the hate/negativity he posted on his Instagram stories every day for weeks after Vidbir. He kicked Alina to the ground constantly so he could take her ticket to Turin. My heart will always stand with Alina, it’s a great shame she couldn’t represent Ukraine.
does that really matter? I don’t care if hes a good person or not, if the song is good, I vote for it.
Moldova will most likely qualify because it’s a song that requires a fun show and Moldova has always been good at it. Switzerland is a dark horse, like the common linnets I hope. Croatia en Slovenia are interesting. Netherlands for sure wil qualify.
I think Ukraine will win, and the Netherlands will come second. I also think the most underrated songs are all in this semi: Lithuania will qualify will ease, and I sincerely hope Croatia and Slovenia will also make it. Conversely, I find Albania the most overrated song of the bunch, but they have been proving me wrong for the last 2 editions- I did not expect Jolida or Anxhela to make it either, but they did. Similarly, I really detest GTWAB, (it is taking ESC years back), but it seems they have their fans, so I expect them to sail… Read more »
amanda’s live performance is angelic!!
I don’t think Norway will make it. Felt the same last year and was almost right.
I stan De Diepte.
I think Ukraine will win it but Norway can win the televoting.
Netherlands and Greece can win the jury voting.
Voted for Netherlands and Greece.
My favourites are Lithuania, Greece and Switzerland.
Latvia, they kill the monotony of semi-final 1
Monotony ? There are also Norway, Ukraine and Moldova…
I’m hoping for Austria or Netherlands.
*Wolf Howling sounds continue…
Who should win SF1: Greece, The Netherlands or Albania.
Who will win SF1: Ukraine or Norway.
In my opinion Albania is overrated but it will surely qualify
I think it’s between Norway and Albana, whoever hits more with the staging and will the be best bop of the night.
For me, i would love to see the following 10 qualify (in no particular order):
*Slovenia
*The Netherlands
*Bulgaria
*Greece
*Ukraine
*Albania
*Portugal
*Moldova
*Switzerland
*Iceland
Who I actually think will qualify:
*The Netherlands
*Greece
*Ukraine
*Norway
*Bulgaria
*Austria
*Moldova
*Albania
*Armenia
*Portugal
You think Bulgaria is making it over Lithuania or Croatia?
Never !
Austria qualifying lmao not with those vocals
Bulgaria is not going to qualify
My complete top-17 of the 1st semi-final of “Eurovision Song Contest 2022” (updated): *MY QUALIFIERS:* 1. “Með Hækkandi Sól” (10/10) 2. “De Diepte” (10/10) 3. “Give That Wolf A Banana” (10/10) 4. “Sentimentai” (9.5/10) 5. “Die Together” (9.5/10) 6. “Eat Your Salad” (9.5/10) 7. “Stefania” (9/10) 8. “Snap” (9/10) 9. “Sekret” (8.5/10) 10. “Disko” (8/10) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – *MY NON-QUALIFIERS:* 11. “Trenule?ul” (8/10) 12. “Saudade, Saudade” (6.5/10) 13. “The Show” (6/10) 14. “Halo” (5.5/10) 15. “Intention” (5/10) 16. “Boys Do Cry” (4/10) 17. “Guilty Pleasure” (3/10)… Read more »
I totally agree with Rose Linn, from Armenia, the Portuguese song is very special, to the point that she even covered it. It’s my #1 overall.
I think Ukraine or Netherlands will win. I feel like Ukraine is either coming first or around 5th, whereas I feel Netherlands is a possible winner but a lock for the top three.
Slovenia is far and away my favourite of this semi though, I think it’s a possible qualifier, but I’m not currently predicting it to qualify. Ukraine is another one I really like.
Based on things in past, I think Norway will win the Semi. Moldova is definitely qualifying, finishing in top 5 in this Semi. Eyes on The Netherlands, Greece, Albania and Austria because 2 of them will probably be “shocking” non-qualifiers, and Lithuania and Croatia qualifying instead. 🙂
Moldova is a grower in my list after the performances in Tel Aviv and Amsterdam. Meanwhile in the category “likely Q”.
Simply a lot of fun !
Austria could be a NQ and meanwhile it wouldn´t be a surprise, sorry…
I predict that Norway will qualify at third position in the semi final.
Austria not qualifying would not be shocking.
That´s the bitter truth…
Televoting will punish Greece hard. People are tired of Balkan country like Greece sending English pop songs with zero cultural representation.
Greece is indeed very overhyped. Nevertheless it will reach the final but with a much closer result than expected.
Not at all. It’s not a pop song and many of the possible winners (Sweden, Poland, Norway) have no cultural representation at all. Did the winners of 2018 and 2019 have any cultural representation in your opinion? Don’t be ridiculous. The only song that won for Greece was by a singer living in Sweden and singing in English.
Actually for 2018 I would say yes, a little bit. There were a couple of Hebrew words/phrases in the song, and parts had a slight Israeli sound.
You can’t really compare Greece with some Western country like Netherlands that is much more influenced by globalism than some Balkan country. Greece had created some identity at ESC and now we can’t even identify them. I don’t say that countries shouldn’t be risky and send different types of songs, but I just say that Greece shouldn’t expect to do well with these types of songs that Greeks themselves can’t relate to.
I agree with you
The only song that won for Greece was also written by people from Greece, you forgot that bit.
My top for this semi:
1- The Netherlands (?????)
2- Ukraine (????)
3- Armenia (????)
4- Lithuania (????)
5- Greece (???)
6- Norway (???)
7- Albania (???)
8- Austria (???)
9- Slovenia (??)
10- Portugal (??)
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11- Iceland (??)
12- Latvia(??)
13- Switzerland (??)
14- Croatia (?)
15- Moldova (?)
16- Denmark (?)
17- Bulgaria (?)
Interrogation points were meant to be stars and I can’t edit 😐
The questions marks are very amusing, I’ll give you that lol
I always say this, but there is no winner of the semi-final. The first ten qualify, that’s it.
The prize is qualifying, which means there are ten winners.
Technically, you are right, Jonas. Ten entries equally ”win” the semi, and there have been instances where someone would come second in the semi, and then won the finals afterwards. We do get the ”winner of the semi” revealed later on, and it has its merits, but in the end, the final result of the qualifying entry is the one that sticks the most.
Alexander Rybak “won” his semi-final in 2018, it didn’t count for much. Two nights later, he came 15th.
He failed very deserved. This was absolutely ridicolous.
then again semi 2 in 2018 was probably the weakest semi we have ever had so its no surprise the former eurovision winner won it since there wasn’t much competition
Six of the entries in this semi (Portugal, Netherlands, Albania, Greece, Ukraine and Austria) are in my top 8 so I can’t wait to see this one unfold. I think the rehearsals will prove who will make the finals, I currently see anyone except Bulgaria and Slovenia making it if their perofrmaces are charismatic enough, including Denmark. This semi is wide open, even if there are some certain locks. I do expect to see Norway, Greece, Ukraine, Netherlands and Albania in the final top 10.
Winning a semi-final is useless. Just ask who should qualify as top 10.
Rybak agrees
Who should win the first semi?
Netherlands or Norway
Who should qualify from the first semi?
Netherlands, Norway, Greece, Ukraine, Lithuania, Portugal, Iceland
voted for ukraine, lithuania, and the netherlands. if televoters get behind it (which i think they will) the netherlands could very well have a winner with s10. it’s definitely among the most quality and genuine tracks of the year and almost guaranteed to place in the top 10. while people have favorites this year that center around their own individual tastes, i have yet to come across someone who hates the dutch song, it seems like everyone can appreciate it
This one will be for the Ukraine.
My qualifiers from Hungary:
1, Greece
2, Netherlands
3, Portugal
4, Austria
5, Norway
6, Ukraine
7, Albania
8, Armenia
9, Lithuania
10, Croatia
My predictions:
Greece
Netherlands
Portugal
Switzerland
Norway
Ukraine
Albania
?
Armenia
Lithuania
Moldova
My favourites
My prediction is as follows
The Netherlands should win this. Ukraine is a close call.
6. Armenia
7.Latvia
This will be an interesting semi. There are songs in it I absolutely love and ones I absolutely hate. There is the potential for great happiness or great anger!
Woof.
My winner of the first semi is Lithuania