We like adult portions of food. But we’ll make an exception when it comes to pasta. That’s because Croatia’s Baby Lasagna isn’t just the favourite to win. He’s increasingly the big favourite to win.
The “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” singer is watching his odds narrow by the minute. That means the betmakers are increasingly confident that he’s going to take the Eurovision crown.
Eurovision 2024 betting odds: Croatia’s Baby Lasagna narrows as favourite to win
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The Croatian star has been consistent in rehearsals, delivering a confident performance that’s eye-popping but not overly polished. The viral videos of his dance moves have done him a few favours too.
During the dress rehearsal on Wednesday evening, we watched the audience performing the famous “arm pump.” And on the live feed you could hear the crowd chanting “ohhhh ohhh” in the chorus. The transmission of that energy — from audience to viewer — will no doubt give folks at home the confidence and push to vote Croatia.
The only other country currently “in the blue” is Ireland’s Bambie Thug. Their performance in the semi-final dress rehearsal was nothing short of breathtaking. The performance is cinematic — it’s like a high fashion horror flick and feels like nothing we’ve ever seen at Eurovision.
Switzerland, Italy and Ukraine — second through fourth favourites — all have odds under 9/1.
Completing the Top 10 are The Netherlands, France, Israel, Greece, Lithuania and the United Kingdom. (The last two countries are both at 100/1).
So what do you think? Can Baby Lasagna go all the way?
Man can’t even sing live, this isn’t winning.
Thankfully Croatia didn’t win, song isn’t that good at all.
I prefer Croatia over Metler, who won by cheating. No one has ever won by being only 5th in the peoples vote. I he had the honor he should to give up the prize because winning in this way is cheating This win is a scam
i would be happy if he won tbh i think its a good song and its not like a joke because it has layers to it
Two things about the performance on Tuesday. 1. The way the arena danced and sang with him… unreal. 2. The smirk and a wink in lhe last shot…brilliant.
He did soo good, and with such ease.
The song is a real crowd pleaser and he makes people feel good, you can tell.
If he does win, it will be one of the most deserving wins…like ever.
People weren’t singing with him, all of the woohoos came from the backtrack.
Europe! World! Italiani! Tonight we have Angelinaaa!
Kaarja as been confirmed for the semi final 2!!! ITS CRAZY ITS PARTYY
I dont think so. The next year’s contest will be in Switzerland
Who is wasting his money in Croatia?
Everyone who knows what SMART investment is (you – not Obviously) #meow
I’d be happy with a Ukraine, Italy, Netherlands or (outsider options) even a UK or Ireland win but, if I could pick, I’d choose Croatia. It’s time for them to win. The energy is right and when I saw Baby Lasagna perform tonight it felt “different” in the way that winning songs often do. Zagreb 2025.
Your periodic reminder that the international jury for Irish Eurosong – one of four members being DEBAN-ADEREMI-WIWIBLOGGS-DOT-COM – would have preferred that awful boyband over Bambie, currently on track to have Ireland’s best result SINCE THE MID-1990s……
If you didn’t laugh, you’d cry. 😀
I was nearly crying when Ireland got through. I wouldn’t even call it a song, it’s just a load of muttering and shouting. One of the worst entries ever in the history of the contest. I really can’t believe that a good song like Poland’s was knocked out and this terrible dirge is in the final.
Good luck for Croatia and Italy! Croatia would be the 2nd Balkan nation for hosting Eurovision 🙂
Off topic but I also find Ukraine’s song overrated and boring.
You write 100 Off topic comments about not liking Ukraine.
And here’s one more: I hope Jerry is calles out for the Bandera worshipping.
We don’t talk about politics at ESC, but only about love.
And we all love Ukraine, and sincerely hate and loathe ruzzia and the ruzzians.
Funny you shoukd say that since she herself posted a video in a sweater that says BANDERACIAGA.
And the majority of free civilized world stands with Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor. Inability to be critical of yourself ain’t doing you any favours.
I’ll second that. I really hope Russia never gets back into Eurovision – or its supporter Belarus.
Would be? Yugolsavia hosted in Zagred in 1990 and Serbia in Belgrade in 2008. What are you talking about?
Yugoslavia doesn’t exist…so the information is right…it would be the second balkan country to host the show
Silly! We are gonna pretend 1989/1990 never happened now? And mind you, it was Croatian group who won the Yugoslav competition representing TV Zagreb.
Also,, you guys are forgetting another Balkan country who won – Greece!
I wouldn’t mind, he deserves it, I mean, he’s actually the only one who wrote his song this year and he’s super nice. The song is a banger. Zagreb is ready
OH MY GOD. I just saw a video from last night from the audience and then one with camera angles for broadcast. OH MY GOD. Croatia and Ireland are pure perfections. I honestly wouldn’t mind if we lost to Irish.
ARE YOU MAD!!! Ireland’s is one of the worst ever entries in the history of the contest. It would be a disaster if Ireland won or even came in top ten. I agree with you about Croatia, though, its brilliant. Definitely my favourite to win.
RIM TIM TAGI WIN!
Agreed! Definitely! That’s if the UK can’t win and I’m not holding out much hope!
Maneskin situation
4th or 5th jury
1st televote
I think this is more like Jamala situation: second in jury and second in televote, Italy win
Every time I check the odds they went up a bit. Obviously we have to wait semi 2 and see how will public react to Joost, Nemo, Angelina and Slimane’s performances but this is awesome to see.
I don’t see a Croatia as an obvious winner, as it is hard that it will manage to be even top 5 with the juries.
It is literally 4th in the odds to win jury vote. Kaarija was 4th last year with less jury friendly song.
I don’t agree that Kaarija’s song was less jury friendly, it was fresh and better staged. I am just saying that Croatia is not an obvious winner, and odds are not reflecting the reality.
I dont know how they do it, but they habe showed us to be very accurate…These people from the odds the majority arent even eurofans at all, they just think about money and that makes them neutral. I think we live in a bubble.
I wouldn’t be upset to see Baby Lasagna win mainly because there is no other song that has obvious winner written all over it. He comes across as a great humble guy.
But in any other year, I don’t think that this song would have won Eurovision. Last year it was a straight contest between the polished pop perfection that was Tattoo and the joyous force of life that was Kaarija with Cha Cha Cha. This year, I see good songs, nice songs but nothing amazing.
That’s why I still think anything could happen. I don’t think it’s over yet.
Bookies contest doesn’t exist..gambling not performing the songs..However Bookies prediction, polls do get closer to the winning combination…This year the following countries are fighting for victory Russia, Turkey, Andora, Macedonia, montenegro lol just joking,. The winner will cone from Israel (If the political situation doesn’t effect it) Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Croatia or will there be surprise of the night, we will see won’t we
The song is a jingle. But the real reason I don’t like it enough is the song title.
this balkan legend is the one to beat
I don’t think it’s as easy as the odds are suggesting. I think the final is going to be really unpredictable. Nevertheless, I would really love a Croatian victory.
Awful, even Estonia 2008 would have been a better winner.
Your comment is disrespectful and AWFUL!!
I would definitely welcome a first victory for Croatia in Eurovision! 🙂 Still think the race is more open than the odds suggest though. I believe both Italy, France, Ukraine, The Netherlands, Ireland, Greece and Norway are serious contenders in addition to Croatia. This is super exciting!
It’s just between Italy, Switzerland and Croatia…maybe France if the jury skyrocket him out of the space with a bunch of votes…
NOT IRELAND!!!
Apparently Bambi had the word ”cease fire” written in celtic on their forehead during the dressrehearsal. Will this count as a political mesage? What do u guys think?
Sorry for double posting, but I thought this was interesting news.
she’s supporting nutsa
That pun is obviously directed at G#za, but let’s not forget what happened in 2022 when the Kalush Orchestra yelled, “Save Mariupol, yada yada!” and received no consequences. Actually, it helped bring the victory to Ukraine. Depending on the nation, I think the EBU’s tolerance for political content varies. Sweden, for example, would receive a free pass card for singing “Stop IL, save PSE”, whereas a representative of an Eastern European nation with fewer than ten million people would receive a red flag and face either a fine or both a fine and a dump. I don’t believe that the… Read more »
There’s always fire burning.
.somewhere.
The answer is YES ans NO.
Today I saw a photo of Bambie with a bare chest, taped nipples and the word PORK in capital letters tattood or painted on their chest.
I don’t know how that could help with a ceasefire anywhere in the world.
I think you’re getting things out of the context…
It is what it is…or maybe Celtic people are dying somewhere..I dont knoe…