Eurovision expert Ross Whent brings you a detailed preview of the 2021 Semi-Final 2, alongside a number of betting tips - including a 100/1 e/w shot.
Eurovision Semi Final Two
2021 Eurovision Semi Final Betting Preview
The first Eurovision Semi-final is only hours away with sixteen countries participating on 20th May for a place in the Eurovision final. For those less clued up about Eurovision, only ten countries qualify from each semi-final, they join the “Big Six” to make up 26 countries in the final.
The voting in the Eurovision semi-finals is split 50/50, 50% of the vote is from the public and 50% is from the juries.
Viewers in all countries taking part in the second semi-final are invited to vote via the Eurovision app on the result of the second semi-final.
Professional juries in all countries taking part in the first Eurovision semi-final are required to vote in that semi-final.
The running order for Eurovision makes a huge difference in terms of results, see below the running order for the second Eurovision Semi-Final.
2021 Eurovision Semi-Final Two Running Order
- San Marino: Senhit performing Adrenalina
- Estonia: Uku Suviste performing The Lucky One
- Czech Republic: Benny Cristo performing Omaga
- Greece: Stefania performing Last Dance
- Austria: Vincent Bueno performing Amen
- Poland: Rafał performing The Ride
- Moldova: Natalia Gordienko performing Sugar
- Iceland: Daði og Gagnamagnið performing 10 Years
- Serbia: Hurricane performing Loco Loco
- Georgia: Tornike Kipiani performing You
- Albania: Anxhela Peristeri performing Karma
- Portugal: The Black Mamba performing Love Is on My Side
- Bulgaria: Victoria performing Growing Up Is Getting Old
- Finland: Blind Channel performing Dark Side
- Latvia: Samanta Tīna performing The Moon Is Rising
- Switzerland: Gjon’s Tears performing Tout l’univers
- Denmark: Fyr & Flamme performing Øve os på hinanden
2021 Eurovision Semi-Final Two Odds
Switzerland are the strong favorites in the Eurovision Semi Final 2 odds market, and like Malta in Semi Final 1, have been massively helped by their favorable draw. Malta are currently evens to win the first Eurovision Semi-final.
Bulgaria are the second-favorites to win the second Eurovision semi-final, their odds are currently around the 3/1 mark.
San Marino have the unfavorable task of opening up proceedings but have the enviable appearance of Flo Rida and are sixth favorites in the Semi Final 2 outright market, with their odds ranging from 9/1 to 9/1 to 20/1.
2021 Eurovision Semi-Final Two Odds
| Country |
Odds |
|---|---|
| Switzerland |
evens |
| Bulgaria |
7/2 |
| Iceland |
5/1 |
| Finland |
12/1 |
| Greece |
16/1 |
| San Marino |
20/1 |
| Serbia |
50/1 |
| Portugal |
50/1 |
| Moldova |
100/1 |
| Denmark |
150/1 |
| Croatia |
66/1 |
| Austria |
100/1 |
| Latvia |
250/1 |
| Albania |
250/1 |
| Czech Republic |
499/1 |
| Estonia |
499/1 |
| Poland |
500/1 |
| Georgia |
500/1 |
2021 Eurovision Semi Final Picks & Predictions
San Marino To Win Eurovision Semi-Final Two – 20/1 – 1pt each-way
Switzerland are the favourites for this semi final and have pulled a good draw but I don't feel the song is strong enough to justify that price tag.
San Marino do not have a good draw in opening the show but they do have the best 'X factor' in the whole competition in the form of Flo Rida.
Bookies are unsure of what to make of that and have priced them between 9/1 and 20/1. Take the risk and wager them to win the second semi-final at 20/1.
Latvia To Win Eurovision Semi-Final Two
This looks a far more open semi final than the first one, so taking a chance on one of the Eastern European nations looks a smart play with votes from Finland, Estonia, Serbia and potentially Poland.
Latvia's entry has a great draw and should do well with an audience/stage. It has racked up 1.2 million views on YouTube and is my next selection in both the outright (100/1 ew) and to qualify (7/2) markets.
