The Eurovision 2021 marathon is entering its final stretches. After weeks of interviews, promotion and hype, our 2021 stars are finally getting ready to start rehearsals next week. And of course, some singers are feeling the weight of expectation a lot more than others. Before we dive into rehearsals, here’s another look at the bookmakers odds for who will win the contest.
Eurovision 2021 odds: Malta remains favourite to win before rehearsals, France overtakes Switzerland for second place
Since the reveal of their song, Malta has sat comfortably on top of the betting table. Destiny and her female empowerment song “Je me casse” has consistently been sitting around 3/1 since March, and even going as low as 11/4.
In second and third place are two the French-language songs who have been firmly locked in battle all season. Barbara Pravi of France at the moment occupies the second-place spot with odds as low as 9/2. This is much lower than the 21/2 she was sitting on over a month ago.
Meanwhile, Gjon’s Tears of Switzerland who was formerly on 4/1, has drifted slightly to around 29/5. Smarkets users have also had France narrowly overtake Switzerland for second place, suggesting a tight tussle between the two in the next weeks.
Italy and Iceland make gains as Bulgaria and Sweden drop
Competition has also heated up amongst the outsiders. Sitting in fourth place is Italy, with Måneskin shortening from 9/1 to as low to 38/5 before rehearsals. The Italian band emerged as an outsider to rock their way to victory at Sanremo, so an Italian victory looks far from unlikely.
Also making gains, and squeezing into the top five, is Iceland. Daði og Gagnamagnið were the early favourite but drifted since the reveal of “10 Years”. Nonetheless, the internet darling is making a resurgence. Formerly as high as 23/1, they now sit as low as 21/1.
Sitting at joint fifth now is last year’s favourite Bulgaria. Formerly more solidly in fourth place with the bookies, Victoria has been sitting consistently at 12/1 but has now fallen behind the big movers to 21/1.
At seventh is Lithuania, with The Roop also keeping it steady at 27/1. Meanwhile, Norway come in at eighth, where TIX sits at 35/1.
And at ninth place is Sweden. Tusse was formerly at sixth place, but has drifted slightly from around 13/1 to 39/1. Rounding out the top ten is Cyprus, with Elena Tsagrinou also at 39/1.
At the other end, the countries least predicted to win at 999/1 are Latvia, Albania and Estonia
Eurovision 2021 odds before rehearsals
The following list shows the top ten favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 according to the bookies. You can check out the full list in the embedded Instagram post.
- Malta – 16/5
- France – 9/2
- Switzerland – 29/5
- Italy – 38/5
- Bulgaria – 21/1
- Iceland 21/1
- Lithuania – 27/1
- Norway – 35/1
- Sweden – 39/1
- Cyprus – 39/1
Odds taken from oddschecker as of 08:00 BST
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Do pre-rehearsal favourites go on to win Eurovision?
For the last two editions of the contest, the pre-rehearsal favourite has gone on to be the eventual winner with Netta and Duncan Laurence.
However, this was not the case with the two contests prior to that. In 2016, Russia was the clear favourite all the way to the final but ended in third. Ukraine, who was sitting at eighth before rehearsals, ended up the victor. Similarly, in 2017, Italy was the heavy favourite leading up the contest but only came sixth. Meanwhile, eventual winner Portugal was sitting at fourth just before the rehearsals.
While things may look pretty for Malta’s Destiny for the moment, things are anything but certain in the world of Eurovision.
Do you agree with the Eurovision 2021 odds before rehearsals? Do you think Malta will win or an outsider will clinch the victory? Let us know below!
Wish destiny all the best of luck come on girl you had a long journey started singing when she was a child she worked hard for it Cant wait to see the results
Norway in 8th … for real?
Well after rehearsal they’re 15th now…
Malta you have received from the televote…….. 32 points. This will be gold after the rigged juries will place her on the 1st place.
Every single site can promote her up to uncomfortably ridiculous level, but I stick with Italy.
Does somebody know if Flo Rida is coming to Rotterdam? I’m assuming he won’t be there even though it would be a big shame if this was the case. Anyway, it would be interesting to know how they’ll possibly might revamp the song.
senhit said if flo rida cant go to eurovision there either will be another artist to replace his part or some kind of hologram/visual effect in the performance to show flo rida
I really want to know what Destiny will be wearing & how the staging is going to be, sooo excited!!
I wish that my country Malta wins for the very first time. We’ve been waiting for a victory for a long time and I think that Destiny deserves the win. Either way the whole country is already so proud of her and I am sure that Destiny will have an amazing future full of opportunities waiting for her. Goodluck to Malta and all of europe. Let this Eurovision reminds us how beautiful music truly is and how much it can unite us especially in these difficult times we’re living in right now.
I think this is Malta’s golden chance to win the whole thing. I don’t think they will come 2nd again after 1998, 2002 and 2005. The song has everything to win the televoting and Destiny is very talented. France and Switzerland are AMAZING but they are too dark to win the televoting, especially after a horrible year with lockdowns. People will go for a fun entry that will make them dance. In total, i think Malta will be top 3 or even win the jury vote and most likely win the televoting too. It’s the right timing for Malta this… Read more »
Sorry to be picky but 3rd in 1998. UK 2nd.
I also think Malta will be up there! But don’t forget other catchy and fun entries like Lithuania, San Marino, Iceland… all these countries will do well with the televote. None of them ever won Eurovision (I think?) so will be a very interesting result! I sure hope we get to have a new winner this year 🙂
I’d be ok with anyone from the second to the seventh place to win it… I’m not into Malta song, she is an amazing singer but with an already heard song (I’d be happy for her though, she has such a nice presence and voice, just the song is really meh). I don’t think Bulgaria is going to be this high, it’s good and I personally like it but I don’t think it’s the right year for a really slow song like hers. I feel like Russia and Finland could possibly be in the final top 10, and also some… Read more »
Agree amazing singer and would not begrudge Malta a win and Destiny become a heroine. But as you say, the song…..Chiara, Ira Losco and Mary Spiteri would have been more deserving winners.
I don’t understand this obsession with such a mediocre singer and a lazily written song. Why is destiny so popular I just don’t get it.
Not liking a song and thinking it mediocre is one thing. But saying that this singer is mediocre, well means that you have severe problems.
Anyone has the right to not like her voice. And in general I also hate those loud soul divas voices that is more screaming than singing.
Please Doris for your own good stop making a fool of yourself. Not liking a style of singing is one thing, saying that that type of singing is mediocre or it is screaming is a sure sign of ignorance with a sprinkling of hate.
Destiny is far from mediocre. I do understand that the song is not everyones cup of tea just like 2018, 2017 and the list goes on.
Hot take, I have no idea who will win but I don’t think it will be Switzerland, France (even though I like both) or any slow song. Given what Eurovision represents (a big celebration and party) and the current social climate, I just don’t see viewers choosing a slow song that some might call sad or depressing as their winner when the entire world has been sad and depressing for the last year and a half. I don’t have 100% confidence in Malta’s chances either, so I have no clue.
There’s no other fun/dance song that can be competition to Malta.
Iceland is not very dancey, more like midtempo. Lithuania is very crazy and won’t do well with juries.
Fingers crossed for Italy !
So excited to see how this table will change. Let’s see who will rise like a phoenix and who won’t
My prediction at the monent is that Italy will win the televote by a clear margin. Their overall result will solely depend on their jury score, and I really don’t know how the muaic professionals are going to react. I expect France or Malta (or Switzerland) win the juries, but I can’t quite see them storming with the public.
As for myself, there are many good songs this year, so I would love to see a new country win for the first time.
Your “hate” against a certain country is really not Eurovision-friendly at all. You act like a bully at some school instead. Really a shame..
And you? Never? You are one of the firsts to hate here mainly what is not swedish so please childish gurl give us a break and keep your lessons for you thank you.
Just don’t take any notice! It’d the way of Mr Bean!
I predict one or two dark horses. Countries low in the odds now and top 10 after the rehearsals and before the shows…
How about Romania and Greece? These two seem like solid candidates for a top10 finish
I also feel Romania and Greece will be the dark horses of the year.
Romania is definitely a dark horse. Intentionally, it’s not very high with bookmakers, watch it fly after the rehearsals.
I think Denmark and Belgium will be dark horses this year. Denmark will be surprise us with points from televote, Belgium with points from juries.
I’m so lucky this year. My actual top 2 is appreciated by a lot of people and is leading the odds — even if those latter aren’t that important before the rehearsals. Wish them a good luck!!
Malta wins again? I can’t really understand is odd makers’s glass of belief in originality half empty or their glass of hard liquor is half full?
Tell us the year when Malta won?…such stupid comments…
I think she was referring to another poll win
How is Norway this high?
I agree, this is a borderline qualifer which will flop in the grand final.
This week will prove that bets before rehearsals are useless. Literally everything will change
Bets did not fail in 2019 and predicted the Top 10 (minus North Macedonia vs France).