Switzerland head into Eurovision 2025 as defending champions, with Zoë Më’s heartfelt ballad ‘Voyage’ aiming to deliver a rare back-to-back win on home soil.
Switzerland head into the 2025 Eurovision Grand Final as defending champions, with rising interest from bettors ahead of Saturday’s showdown in Basel.
The annual extravaganza of Europop drama has reached its finale, as 26 countries compete for musical glory in one of the most-watched entertainment events in the world.
Following two hotly contested semi-finals, 10 countries qualified from each night, joining automatic finalists Switzerland (as hosts and reigning champions) and the ‘Big Five’ – the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, France, and Italy.
Let’s take a look at the latest Eurovision 2025 odds, betting trends and prediction for the home nation.
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Switzerland Eurovision Odds
Switzerland are currently best-priced at 40/1 with Paddy Power to go back-to-back at Eurovision 2025, with their odds as short as 22/1 elsewhere.
They were 80/1 earlier in the week but have shortened notably following a spike in interest for Basel-born singer Zoë Më and her entry ‘Voyage’ – an intimate ballad with cinematic staging.
Betting on Switzerland to Win Eurovision
It is safe to say that Switzerland have not been popular among bettors.
In the week leading up to the Grand Final, 2.8% of all bets placed through oddschecker have been on Switzerland, placing them just outside the top 10 most-backed countries in 11th.
This figure is modest compared to favourites like Sweden who lead with 19% of bets, but noteworthy given the typically lukewarm betting patterns for host nations.
Switzerland Eurovision Prediction
Despite being defending champions, Switzerland are unlikely to retain their crown.
We’re predicting a mid-table finish for Zoë Më, with the delicacy of ‘Voyage’ at risk of being overshadowed by more impactful or theatrical entries.
That said, a strong jury score could still push Switzerland into the top 10 – especially if the technical glitches from the semi-final are ironed out.
Historically, only Ireland (1994) has ever won Eurovision as the host nation, and only three countries have won in back-to-back years.
The odds – and history – are against them.
Switzerland Eurovision Song 2025
Switzerland’s 2025 entry is ‘Voyage’ by 24-year-old Zoë Më – a stripped-back ballad performed in French that has divided fan opinion.
The performance, which uses a continuous one-shot camera approach without props or LED effects, was praised for its rawness but criticised for lacking visual impact. A minor technical glitch during the first semi-final didn’t help, leading to mixed feedback online.
Still, ‘Voyage’ carries an emotional weight that could resonate with juries, especially with Switzerland’s recent track record. It follows Nemo’s triumphant 2024 entry ‘The Code’, which won by 44 points and secured Switzerland’s third-ever Eurovision victory.
Zoë Më’s intimate song celebrates Switzerland’s cultural roots, including nods to its four national languages. While it may struggle for televote dominance, a polished Grand Final showing could surprise a few.
