Punters are backing even more shocks in tonight's Eurovision Semi, including a good night for the Irish.
Serbia
Tijana Bogicevic is the chosen representative for Serbia and by the looks of the odds has a very slim chance of winning. A massive 400/1 to win the overall competition they rate a 0.2% chance based on the odds. The act has been the least-backed of the semi-final hopefuls and there’s been little support for Tijana in the overall winners market too with only 0.73% of bets.
Odds of qualifying: Eves
Odds of not qualifying: 10/11
Bookmakers: Not to qualify Punters: Not to qualify
Austria
The Austrians have qualified for the final an impressive forty-five times, only missing out on four occasions. The 2014 winners are 250/1 to win the competition again, but even with that history punters are backing them not to qualify this evening. Their odds suggest they’ve got a 0.4% of winning the whole competition and even with their proven pedigree have attracted only 0.46% of all bets placed on Saturday’s Final market.
Odds of qualifying: 4/9
Odds of not qualifying: 2/1
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Not to qualify
F.Y.R Macedonia
Macedonia’s best ever finish was in 2006, where they finished 12th. Given their relatively poor record, it’s doubtful they’ll trouble the leaders again this year. Eurovision bettors appear to agree with this theory as only 0.26% of bets placed on the winners market have been for Macedonia. They’re a huge 500/1 to win the competition, implying a 0.2% chance of winning.
Odds of qualifying: 13/8
Odds of not qualifying: 1/2
Bookmakers: Not to qualify Punters: Not to qualify
Malta
Maltese entrant Claudia Faniello is currently a 800/1 shot to win this year’s competition but it’s very unlikely she’ll even make it to Saturday based on her odds to qualify this evening. Her odds imply suggest a 0.1% chance of winning the overall event and punters have steered clear, with only 0.5% of bets on Eurovision for Faniello.
Odds of qualifying: 5/1
Odds of not qualifying: 2/13
Bookmakers: Not to qualify Punters: Not to qualify
Romania
Romania have qualified everytime they’ve entered Eurovision and given they’re 1/12 to qualify it’s safe to assume they’ll cruise through tonight’s semi-final. The Romanian act is a 50/1 chance to win the whole thing, odds we expect to be a lot shorter come tomorrow. Their entrant has been fairly popular among punters, accounting for 2.16% of all bets.
Odds of qualifying: 1/12
Odds of not qualifying: 9/1
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Qualify
The Netherlands
The Netherland’s traditionally have a very proud Eurovision, but have endured a barren spell of late. They’re currently 60/1 to win the overall competition despite being 20/1 just a couple days ago. Their act, OG3NE have been the most popular in the qualification market for tonight’s semi-final.
Odds of qualifying: 1/6
Odds of not qualifying: 13/2
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Qualify
Hungary
Joci Papai will represent Hungary in Semi’s tonight and both the bookmakers and punters think he should cruise through qualification tonight. Papai is a 250/1 chance to win the overall competition, which implies a 0.4% chance of winning. Hungary have only received 1% of bets in the winners market since the start of the year.
Odds of qualifying: 3/10
Odds of not qualifying: 11/4
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Qualify
Denmark
The odds suggest the Danes should qualify for Saturday’s final, maintaining their impressive record in recent years. The 2013 winners are 100/1 to add to their three winner’s medals, which implies a 1% chance of winning, In the overall winners market they’ve accounted for 1.3% of bets.
Odds of qualifying: 1/5
Odds of not qualifying: 9/2
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Qualify
Ireland
A higher percentage of bettors are backing the Irish NOT to qualify tonight than are. One bookmaker is offering a 400/1 for the Irish to win the whole competition, but given they’re 2/9 to miss qualification this looks bet to avoid. Even though more people are backing them to miss out on a finals birth, they’ve still seen more support than most in the winners market.
Odds of qualifying: 41/10
Odds of not qualifying: 2/9
Bookmakers: Not to qualify Punters: Qualify
San Marino
Much like their football team, San Marino have absolutely no chance of winning Eurovision and they’re a huge 16/1 to even qualify for the finals. They’re 1000/1 to win the overall competition with the huge odds only attracting 0.5% of bets, a minority who could be very rich if the virtually impossible happens.
Odds of qualifying: 16/1
Odds of not qualifying: 1/100
Bookmakers: Not to qualify Punters: Not to qualify
Croatia
Even though the odds suggest Croatia will miss out on qualification, the betting public expect them to claw their way into the finals. Their act is a 250/1 chance to win the competition but are 5/6 to not make the Grand Final on Saturday. Even though they have a 0.4% chance of winning, just over 1% of bets have been on the Croatians.
Odds of qualifying: Eves
Odds of not qualifying: 5/6
Bookmakers: Not to qualify Punters: Qualify
Norway
Norway failed to qualify for the finals last year, and given they’re 400/1 to win the competition this time round it looks likely they’ll miss out again. The Norwegians have been friendless in the market with only 0.5% of bets on them winning.
Odds of qualifying: 11/17
Odds of not qualifying: 5/4
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Not to qualify
Switzerland
Like San Marino, Switzerland are the rank outsiders for the competition and are also 1000/1 to win. Just over 0.7% of people have been attracted to that massive price and despite their ridiculous odds, punters are expecting them to qualify tonight.
Odds of qualifying: 23/9
Odds of not qualifying: 2/5
Bookmakers: Not to qualify Punters: Qualify
Belarus
Naviband is representing Belarus tonight and according to the bookies is a 13/19 shot to qualify. Although apparent certainties to make the final, they are a massive 600/1 to win the overall event, which implies a 0.2% chance of winning.
Odds of qualifying: 13/19
Odds of not qualifying: 6/4
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Not to qualify
Bulgaria
17 year-old Kristian Kostov will have the honour of representing his country this evening and bookmakers can only see one outcome, qualification. Currently 9/1 third favourites to lift the trophy on Saturday night, it would be a huge shock if he was to be eliminated at the semi-final stage.
Odds of qualifying: 1/100
Odds of not qualifying: 16/1
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Qualify
Lithuania
Another of the no-hopers, Lithuania look to be in Ukraine to make up the numbers. 1000/1 outsiders, Fusedmarc’s song Rain Of Revolution stand little chance of progressing through to Saturday’s main event.
Odds of qualifying: 11/1
Odds of not qualifying: 1/25
Bookmakers: Not to qualify Punters: Not to qualify
Estonia
As short as 50/1 with some bookies, Estonia rank as lively outsiders for the whole competition (other bookmakers are 175/1!). Certainties to qualify this evening Koit Toome and Laura will be hoping for a strong performance ahead of Saturday’s final.
Odds of qualifying: 1/6
Odds of not qualifying: 9/2
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Qualify
Israel
500/1 with one firm to lift the trophy, bookmakers still rate Israel as certainties for qualification. IMRI’s upbeat dance effort ‘I Feel Alive’ could appeal to the masses on Saturday night for the 1998 winners.
Odds of qualifying: 1/3
Odds of not qualifying: 4/1
Bookmakers: Qualify Punters: Qualify
