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Last year the pandemic forced the cancelation of one of Europe’s biggest events. It also forced the postponement of Euro 2020. On Saturday night the continent comes together for a celebration of music and regional cliques in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest.
For all it gets mocked, Eurovision pulls in millions of viewers across the continent and it’s becoming a bigger deal in terms of betting. With the finalists settled for Saturday night’s contest, we’ve got the favourites and best bets covered for you.
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Eurovision 2021 betting odds
- Italy – 9/4
- France – 3/1
- Malta – 6/1
- Switzerland – 13/2
- Ukraine – 8/1
- Iceland – 16/1
Eurovision 2021 favourites
Italy
Act: Maneskin
Song: Zitti e Buoni
Previous wins: 2
Last six years: 21-3-16-6-5-2
Verdict: Italy start as favourites thanks to a superb rock effort. It is reminiscent of The Strokes with a little Metallica for good measure. To top it all off, their late start should help them.
France
Act: Barbara Pravi
Song: Voila
Previous wins: 5
Last six years: 26-25-6-12-13-16
Verdict: This slow-build vive-le-France jazzy number is a surprise contender at the top of the betting. I find it passé. Non, merci.
Malta
Act: Destiny
Song: Je Me Casse
Previous wins: 0
Last six years: 23-X-12-X-X-14
Verdict: Malta have made a big move ahead of the contest to head into it as third-favourite. This upbeat effort with great vocals is expected to do well but an early start could clip Malta’s wings.
Switzerland
Act: Gjon’s Tears
Song: Tout l’Univers
Previous wins: 2
Last six years: 13-X-X-X-X-4
Verdict: The Swiss go with another slow effort, although this is eerily similar to Netherlands’ 2019 winner. That’s not going to play well even with the two-year break, but the good staging marks this out as a contender.
UK Eurovision entry verdict
Act: James Newman
Song: Embers
Odds: 300/1
Previous wins: 5
Verdict: Once again it is a disappointing effort from the UK. Newman is rather wooden on stage and rehearsals so far have been uninspiring. Another bottom five finish looms.
Eurovision 2021 predictions
Ukraine to win at 8/1
Act: Go_A
Song: Shum
Previous wins: 2
Last six years: 6-X-1-24-X-X
Verdict: Ukranian folk music meets techno. Entrancing melody with a top class stage show to boot. The fifth-favourites could go all the way and they’re well-priced to pull it off.
Russia to make the top 10 at 9/4
Act: Manizha
Song: Russian Women
Previous wins: 1
Last six years: 7-2-3-X-X-3
Verdict: Ethnic Russian hip-hop mixed with traditional Mother Russia vibes. The strong female empowerment message should have wide appeal, making them a good bet for the top 10.
San Marino to win at 45/1
Act: Senhit
Song: Adrenalina
Previous wins: 0
Last six years: 24-X-X-X-X-19
Verdict: San Marino. Flo Rida. Banging tune. At 45/1 this is an outsider who could really cause a surprise.
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