26 acts will battle it out for the crown in tonight's Eurovision Grand Final.
The wait is almost over. After months of national selections, rehearsals, and two dramatic semi-finals, the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 takes centre stage in Basel, Switzerland tonight.
Claude’s “C’est la vie” for the Netherlands stole the spotlight in Semi-Final 1 and now finds itself among the top five favourites, while fancied entries from Croatia and Belgium crashed out in dramatic fashion.
In contrast, Albania’s high-energy electro-folk anthem Zjerm brought the house down, and Iceland’s Róa and Portugal’s NAPA shocked the odds to secure their spots in the final.
Semi-Final 2 saw Latvia’s Tautumeitas qualify for just the third time in their history, alongside unexpected qualifiers from Denmark and Armenia.
But the biggest upset came with Australia’s early exit, despite strong bookmaker backing for Go-Jo’s viral track Milkshake Man.
Unlike recent years, where acts like Loreen (2023) and Kalush Orchestra (2022) felt destined to win, this year’s outcome feels genuinely open - setting the stage for shocks, upsets, and perhaps a first-ever win for a novelty number.
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Eurovision Final 2025 Odds
| Country | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 21/20 | 49% |
| Austria | 16/5 | 24% |
| France | 11/2 | 15% |
| Finland | 16/1 | 6% |
| Netherlands | 33/1 | 3% |
Who are the favourites to win the Eurovision 2025 Final?
Sweden enters the Grand Final as the clear betting favourite at a best price of 21/20 with AKBets.
Their entry, Bara Bada Bastu, is a genre-blending celebration of Scandinavian sauna culture wrapped in an infectious pop package. Performed entirely in Swedish - a rarity for recent contests - the song has become a streaming sensation, surpassing 44 million plays on Spotify and dominating charts across Scandinavia.
What gives Sweden the edge isn't just the song’s popularity. Their Eurovision pedigree is unmatched, with seven previous wins, including recent triumphs in 2012 and 2023. The entry has topped fan polls (OGAE & Eurovisionworld), social media engagement charts, and remains the most-backed country on Oddschecker, accounting for nearly 1 in 5 bets placed since Thursday’s second semi-final.
They are also Sam Eaton's main bet of the week, check out his article here.
If you fancy a bet in the Final make sure you also check out Sam's Eurovsion Final Tips & Prediction.
Austria is not far behind in the odds at a best price of 16/5 with Paddy Power and remains the biggest threat to Sweden’s crown.
JJ’s Wasted Love about his personal experience with unreciprocated love, blends emotional songwriting with classical vocals and a modern production twist, creating one of the most ambitious and cinematic entries of the year.
JJ’s powerful vocals and commanding stage presence have drawn comparisons to past winners who have also appealed to songs about triumph over adversity.
The performance's dramatic build-up and memorable finale make it one of the most jury-friendly songs in the competition and it's eye-catching theatrics will be sure to impress the public voters.
Austria’s entry is currently second in both the betting odds and Eurovision fan polls, suggesting a real chance to upset the favourites on the night.
Third favourites are France at a best price of 11/2 with Quinn Bet.
Louane’s emotionally charged ballad “Maman” has captured hearts since her standout performance in the second semi-final, helping France shorten dramatically in the betting - from 18/1 pre-semis to as low as 4/1.
There is growing confidence that they could finally end their 48-year wait for a Eurovision crown.
