We have heard almost all 41 entries of Eurovision 202. And the bookies’ odds continue to change. And, after taking a break last year, Bulgaria has soared up the rankings to become the new favourite to win Eurovision 2020.
Iceland has dropped one to second and Lithuania, the early favourite is now third. None of the top three have won Eurovision before.
Eurovision 2020 Odds: Bulgaria favourite to win – 10 March
Bulgaria joined Eurovision in 2005. But it has only qualified for the final on four occasions. However, the country’s fortunes have changed since 2016. It withdrew in 2019 due to financial reasons. However, now its seemingly back with a bang and in it to win it.
Victoria currently sits at the top of the bookies’ tree with odds of 5/1. We have known of Victoria’s participation since November last year but her song “Tears Getting Sober” was only released on Saturday. It is already making serious waves. Perhaps Victoria will be crying happy tears come May.
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Lithuania is clinging on to a podium finish. Currently with odds of 6/1, The Roop is not out of the race and could bring Lithuania’s first win back home to Vilnius. “On Fire” is currently second.
Daði & Gagnamagnið and “Think About Things” have become a bit of a sensation since their reveal as Iceland’s 2020 representatives. The quirky band with the iconic sweatshirts and killer moves have stolen the hearts of everyone including a few famous names like the Gladiator himself – Russell Crowe. At odds of 6/1 it seems like this could be Iceland’s best finish yet.
Switzerland’s entry was revealed last week, and it seems the bookies like what they hear. With odds of 8/1, Gjon’s Tears’ song “Répondez-moi” could be the first non-English song to win since Salvador Sobral in 2017.
Russia is yet to reveal its song. But it seems its status as a Eurovision powerhouse along with Little Big’s reputation is keeping it in the top five. With odds currently at 9/1, it seems that the bookies expect a big song to come from the east.
Just outside the top five is Romania. It’s still in the mix with odds of 11/1. Next is Italy at 14/1.
In most years, Sweden usually flirts with the top five, but not this time. The bookies appear somewhat unimpressed with The Mamas. They currently have odds of 33/1. From being one of the early contenders, Australia has fallen dramatically. You can now get odds of 66/1 from some betting companies.
Of course, it is only March so it is still very early days. The pre-parties are coming up soon, so expect the odds to change.
Eurovision 2020: Betting Odds – 10th March
- Bulgaria 5/1
- Lithuania 6/1
- Iceland 13/2
- Switzerland 8/1
- Russia 9/1
- Romania 11/1
- Italy 14/1
- Azerbaijan 16/1
- Malta 18/1
- Germany 25/1
Odds correct as of 20:30 CET on 10 March 2020. Embedded Instagram odds correct as of 11:00 CET.
Do you agree with the odds? Are the betting community getting a bit too excited a bit too soon? Let us know in the comments.
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Malta # Destiny.
IRELAND is climbing up the charts on Spotify
Greetings from Lithuania. I can’t believe nobody even talk about Finland. One of my personal favorites! Iceland for the win, yey! 😉
Believe me The Mamas are a powerful act, they can still win…I honestly can’t see Bulgaria wining with that song…Switzerland has a better chance in my opinion. But we will have surprises, most likely.
How enjoyable is to see Sweden that low
#justiceforDotter
Jerk
I do love the Lithuania song. However, I find myself randomly humming the songs from Spain and Ireland throughout the day. It would be nice to see these two countries do well this year.
Top 11, is crap. Its gonna be a sjit spng Who win this year.
Albanin song is the best !!
She should win !!
Berlin 2021 Or Bern 2021
Pitiful parody of a minor Eilish should not win.
This year is one of the most open competitions in years I can’t wait!
The same people who think Bulgaria, Switzerland are great, wonderful and beautiful are practical the same who think that The Netherlands, Belgium, Roemenia are boring as hell… just saying. And by the way who says Lithuania, Iceland, Switzerland or even Bulgaria will win.. Look what happened with Austria and Portugal. Non of them were bookie favourites and they won both… So wouldn’t it be great to see someone taking the victory home who we didn’t thought of?
Actually I have all these countries (Belgium, Romania, Switzerland, Netherlands, Bulgaria) are in my top 10.
Austria became favorite in eurovision week and Portugal was on top of bookies favorite for the week before.
I really want Bulgaria,Iceland,Lithuania,Malta,Germany or Greece to win.
No one talking about Portugal or Norway. Will they go the final?
I hope it to be Bulgaria, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta or maybe Germany
The only thing I hope is that the winning song to be in english
Not gonna lie, Israel is definitely being overlooked by the bookies. I really love the big hitters like Iceland and Romania but Israel deffo deserves to be in the top 10!
So is Ukraine.
Israel will be in top 10. It’s a bright light in all the depressing ballads. Also the staging will be much better than the previous one because that was hastily put together.
I’m calling it now, Switzerland has been an underdog since the song was revealed, but I think it will come alive on stage and be one of those ‘wow’ moments that may get it to top 5 or even winner!
Exactly. Switzerland by bookies hit TOP10 on February 26 and TOP5 on March 5 (the song officially announced on March 4). It’s currently #4 by bookies so I really don’t get in what kind of universe Brum is living if being the 4th is considered to be an underdog.
I heard the Azerbeijan song on the Spanish radio today.
It’s also currently trending in Greece, Spain and Azerbaijan on YouTube.
As much as I like Lithuania, I am leaning toward Switzerland to win.Personally,I do not listen to this type of genre but from the first verse, it is captivating and relative. Yes ,they have won before but too long ago lol .
He is it redundant . I would say sweden is redundant because they won in 2012 and 2017? In short span of time . It would be great for other smaller countries or not well known to take tje victory and the audience visits a new city. Go underdogs lol !
Ain’t it exciting that it’s such a divisive year, anything could happen!!!
The entries that are going to do well in televoting like Iceland, Russia, Serbia, Lithuania are probably the ones a little less appreciated by juries. Then Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Italy, Netherlands wille do really well with juries, but might have a lesser appeal to the televoters.
So…which of all 41 entries will rank high with both juries and televoters….I guess Bulgaria, Romania, Norway and Malta
Iam rooting for Romania if Roxen manages to improve a little and the staging is good.
Azerbaijan trending in Greek and Spanish youtube. Just sayin….
Greece is underrated !
Stefania will be in top 10 after 1st rehearsal :))
REMEMBER ME!
Not really, too much of a teenager song…. ‘I’m a Supergirl bla bla bla’…
Watch Azerbaijan doing a surprise second victory at least in televoting. They took a risk after years of safe entries and it will pay off.
May Amun, Ra, Horus, Isis and Osiris ensure that Cleopatra doesn’t win. Running Scared was a nice studio track that was staged well at least. Cleopatra is a great bop but it’s not a well written song objectively. I’m tempted to say Georgia has the best song of the Caucasus region.
Azerbaijan knows how to stage a song. If they managed to elevate all the swedish generic songs they have been sending the last years, they can definitely elevate Cleopatra which is a bop.
I prefer Running Scared over Heroes
And Ukeain, Portugal and Israel
Grow by Jeangu comment:
This song has so much meaning it hits you to the bone and comes straight from the heart! The combination of the music with the lyrics and the sympathetic interpreter, are unique. All a song contest needs is represented in the Dutch entry this year. I hope Jeangu keeps it small and simple during his performance. With a gospel choir on stage, he will give the audience three unforgettable minutes! Good luck Jeangu, for me you are allready a winner! I wish all other entries also good luck in Rotterdam.
While there’s one song to be revealed yet, I must confess this is one of the weakest years I remember. Probably since 2010. 2011 or 2013 (2012 was really good in my opinion). I’m not that kind of salty fan that says this just after 3 songs have been revealed. I don’t even care about if they are ballads, bops or whatever. In my opinion there a lot of average songs, some dreadful, some just uninteresting or unoriginal and very few potential winners or even top 10 material. I mean in this weak year, there are some not-that-really-good songs that… Read more »
I agree with the 4 potential Winners ,i wouldn`t exclude Germany either from winning the contest.
I don’t really see Germany or Malta winning with Symphonix song. They are fine, they will do very well with juries but Symphonix has been struggling with televote recently. Not sure it will be enough
Agree with the general point but parts of those lists are genuinely laughable
What parts exactly? ? Albania, Armenia, Spain, Australia or Azerbaijan may be controversial choices but I don’t think this list is that crazy.
I don’t see a balad winning again this year..statistically is always the oposite type of song from previous year.
Romania live is dreadful, Switzerland is beautiful but not sure if it can hit those notes live.
Malta is not a winner and Bulgaria is nice but not a winner either.
Still rooting for Lithuania as it is very catchy..Iceland can impress also. The only one that probably is a threat is Russia but soon we will know
I said the same about Switzerland being similar to last year winner and therefore, it is difficult it wins but I find “Repondez-moi” is the best song out in the contest. So Switzerland could still win in my book. Roxen’s vocals for “Alcohol You” were on point, I’m sure Romania will spend some money in a modern and thoughtful performance to elevate it. About Malta I think it has potential to grab points from both the televote and the juries makint it a strong contender. And yeah, probably out of this four I think Bulgaria is the one with fewer… Read more »
Hmm seems like San Marino can win, with only Slovenia and Portugal challenging it, right? hahah Let’s change the countries we talk about a bit. Everyone deserves someone’s likes, and seems like this year has no real stand out. I don’t really see ANY of those top ten by bookies as a better song than each and every of those from 11th to 41st. Let’s mention a bit songs no one seem to mention much. Croatia, wow right? 😀
Saara…is….a…………….woman
Russia in top 5 and we don’t even know the song… This is not a song competition anymore, sorry
Russia ia ALWAYS in topp. Boring
As it should be!
I think either Bulgaria or Romania is going to have problems staging their act, Bulgaria’s particularly is a really moving song but not one that benefits from just one listen, or two listens. They have to have something that helps convey that message straightaway. I’m not saying it can’t be done, watching Roxen live I have more faith in Bulgaria. I agree I think Switzerland might be being over-hyped. I think this is going to be a very fun year of Eurovision actually, I expect Russia (I appreciate we don’t know the song yet), Lithuania and Iceland to all do… Read more »
Czech Republic as well, whatever version he submits, could be staged very energetically (I’ve said it before Mikolas Josef and Lake Malawi both had fantastic staging and live performances) and really boost his prospects too. It’s gonna be an up-tempo year!
I really don’t think Switzerland is being overhyped. This is the first time I’ve seen it mentioned positively in the sense of being considered top 5/ winner material. Othwise, no one has really been talking about or bigging it up. In all honesty it captivated me from first listen and it is one of the better songs this year. With great, striking staging as good as the music video, it really could be a surprise winner/ top 5 candidate.
If Sweden is outside the top 10 we would still be happy wiht the result. 11-15th is not bad. There are 41 competing. There is no evidence Anis, Anna B or Dotter would have scored better this year.
It’s fairly impossible to prove that another act wouldn’t have done better because they are not getting the chance!
The Mamas are fine, I like them, I’m sure they’ll do ok. I think with Dotter, you have missed the chance for an iconic moment.
Mamas were underrated at Melfest and they won. They will do better than what fans or bookies think. Locals or juries are a different thing
I would argue Dotter could’ve won, but The Mamas will do well.
Sweden gonna be top 10
Looking at the preselection results and at the odds it’s gonna be nerve-wracking. If Dotter or Cicciolina could lose having odds around 50% on their favor I can’t imagine what could happen having a virtual tie for the top 3 and the rest of the top 5 less than 5% away. Unlike the previous years it’s either decided at the rehearsals or anything could happen on the final. Bulgaria is only slightly ahead on polls but you can’t say there’s a favourite but a whole bunch of them.
Switzerland gonna be the fan flop, i think people only hyping it because it’s in French.
its good:) that why the hype:)
It’s the opposite. Swiss song is not the typical fan favourite entry. I would never expect to be that well liked. That’s a good sign imo.
I wonder what Europe’s final say will be like. We have to consider that many people who aren’t Eurovision fanbase are voting: grannies, plumbers, gen-X, engineers, hairdressers, scholars, congresspeople, teenagers… Which song will please their hearts and souls?
Don’t forget 50% of the vote goes to about 200 music “professionals”. It’s equally important what they think.
*cries in telemoveis*
The odds only means something when the rehearsals begin. The winner will only be clear at that time.
Sweden flop from the top ten? Really?, what a surprise, not really hehehe
if we are 15th we would still be happy:) This is not a winner song and everyone knows it:)
So why did you choose not a winner song insted of Dotter’s (potential winner) song? XD There’s no sense.
How Iceland and Lithuania cancel each other? They are completely different! I like Lithuanian song and Iceland is so annoying to listen!
Either Switzerland, Italy, Iceland or Lithuania have the most chances on winning. Honestly Italy and Switzerland are so captivating, but for me Lithuania’s song is so different, fun – it should win. Yes, Iceland’s song is also fun and cute – but that’s about it. I just don’t see it as a winner, but I do see Lithuania winning.
I couldn’t agree more with you. Considering all factors, Lithuania has the most impeccable act. Everything in it is perfect without being over the top or cheesy. This is Lithuania’s year!!!
Maybe unpopular opinion but I believe Italy has no chances at doing as good as last years
Poland
Italy
Switzerland
Iceland
U K
Is the best
NEW OFFICIAL FINAL RANKING:
1. Italy, 2. Germany, 3. Lithuania, 4. Belgium, 5. Norway, 6. Greece, 7. Malta, 8. Russia?, 9. Austria, 10. Czech Republic,
11. Denmark, 12. Azerbaijan, 13. Estonia, 14. Belarus, 15. Spain, 16. Sweden, 17. Iceland, 18. Switzerland, 19. Cyprus, 20. Albania,
21. Poland, 22. Romania, 23. Serbia, 24. United Kingdom, 25. Georgia, 26. North Macedonia, 27. Australia, 28. Ireland, 29. Ukraine, 30. Israel,
31. Latvia, 32. Portugal, 33. Slovenia, 34. Armenia, 35. Croatia, 36. Finland, 37. France, 38. Netherlands, 39. Bulgaria, 40. Moldova, 41. San Marino.
I hope this is your last ranking because they are so annoying!
Wait, so you rank Russia without knowing the song? That’s brave.
Judging by the dislikes on your ranking ,i rest my case.
I’d really love Iceland or Malta to win this year their my top 2 at moment, but this year is so open that I love it no stand out winner I’m just hoping Russia doesn’t spoil it because I hate when we get one song that everyone talks about, I see a lot of countries at moment that could do it, an underdog would be a great winner UK anyone it’ll surly be Jury bate as it’s a well produced song or Spain a song I feel people are sleeping on, even I could see a path for San Marino… Read more »
Albania is my favourite to win
Albania got the best song this year arilena will win
From 2014 to 2019 we’ve had 4 ballads and 2 up-tempo winner songs. Hope up-tempo wins this year 🙂
Switzerland most certainly will move further up after he performs it live.
Yeah from the bottom you can only move up. But with that dull snooze song i doubt it
In your dreams maybe.
Like Hasta la Vista by Sebia!
My favourites are Switzerland. the Netherlands, Lithuania and Italy.
Bulgaria ist currently on my personal fifth place.
Switzerland? Lol
I think it would be nice if a new country won. I don’t think they should get any advantage. But it’s always nice to see an underdog win. However I would also be happy if Netherlands won again because they have a fantastic song.
Yes it’s not looking good now and I feel sorry for the Dutch production. Things can change in 2 months though.
It’s amazing to see so many people kidding them selves that The Mamas won’t make it to the final. That performance makes an ACTUAL impression, unlike many of the entries this year. It’s one of the most certain finalists.
But the absolute overrated average song from Malta not….
So true
I think they will qualify, but I’m not amazed that some people won’t. They are in the first half of a strong semi-final and we know that Sweden’s last few televotes haven’t been wonderful.
“Sweden’s last few televotes haven’t been wonderful.”
Sweden has been TOP 10 in final’s televoting 5 times in the last 6 years.
Sweden, Sweden, Sweden, thare are 40 other countries to talk about sometieme. But the Sweden talk is always the biggest talk in here. why?
I agree. But we also should try to limit this “fashionable” Sweden trash talk which has been coming from many fans in the last few years. For christ sake, they produce a 6-week national selection all over the country, which culminates with a final held in front of 30 000 people in the arena! That deserves some credit. Or at least a decency to not talk trash about them all the time.