Sweden's KAJ Leads Eurovision 2025 Betting at 1.20 Odds

Crypto bettors are showing a strong preference for Sweden’s KAJ and the song “Bara Bada Bastu” as the Eurovision 2025 competition approaches. With the semi-finals scheduled for May 13 and 15 in Switzerland, leading crypto sportsbook Cloudbet reports that Sweden’s entry is currently the market leader, trading at odds of 2.12. This meme-driven entry has captured the attention of bettors, positioning Sweden as a top contender in the outright winner market.

Austria’s JJ with “Wasted Love” and France’s Louane with “Maman” are also gaining significant traction, closely following Sweden’s lead. Israel’s Yuval Raphael with “New Day Will Rise” remains a strong contender despite the political controversies surrounding the country’s participation. Raphael, a survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, brings a poignant narrative to the contest, which has garnered significant support despite calls for Israel’s exclusion by various artists and broadcasters. The European Broadcasting Union has maintained its stance on inclusivity, allowing Israel to participate.

According to a Cloudbet trading analyst, the market volume for Eurovision on Cloudbet eclipsed the Oscars by over 4x last year, and all signs point to an even bigger year. The analyst noted that odds are shifting based on rehearsals, political dynamics, and format changes, providing informed bettors with opportunities to capitalize on volatility before it gets priced in.

The semi-finals, scheduled for May 13 and 15, will determine the final lineup for the Grand Final on May 17. Sweden is favored to win Semi-Final 1, while Israel leads the odds for Semi-Final 2. In an effort to enhance viewer engagement, the European Broadcasting Union is considering changes to the semi-final results announcement format. The executive producers have indicated plans to make the semi-final voting results more exciting, possibly by altering the way qualifiers are revealed.

For Semi-Final 1 on May 13, Sweden’s KAJ with “Bara Bada Bastu” is trading at odds of 1.20, followed by Estonia’s Tommy Cash with “Espresso Macchiato” at 6.98 and the Netherlands’ Claude with “C’est la vie” at 10.9. In Semi-Final 2 on May 15, Israel’s Yuval Raphael with “New Day Will Rise” is trading at odds of 1.78, followed by Finland’s Erika Vikman with “ICH KOMME” at 3.37 and Austria’s JJ with “Wasted Love” at 4.25.

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