Eurovision Betting 2019

There is no contest that manages to compare with the magic of Eurovision. It is one of the biggest shows in the annual calendar, and creates an air or excitement unlike anything else that hits TV screens worldwide. More than 43 countries compete for the coveted title, and the excitement is taken into the stratosphere by a wide range of weird and wonderful Eurovision betting options. You could make your windfall by choosing the winner correctly, or by placing a wager on one of the delightfully entertaining specials that bookmakers love to offer.

Eurovision Betting Odds

The odds have been shaping up more and more as the competition date draws nearer. With regards to special bets, the Eurovision song contest is a rich source of excitingly diverse wagers! We’ve all seen the biggest stories from acts of previous years, so you can expect to see all your favourite bookies double up at this time of year as sources of Eurovision bets. They will take your wagers on all sorts of things, so keep an eye on what’s available if you’re looking to make some fun predictions. Look out for Eurovision free bets before you put any money down, especially in the week before the contest takes place – this is when the temperature really starts to rise for Eurovision betting!

As it stands, you can place your bet on the country that will win, and the Netherlands has cemented its place as the bookmakers’ favourite with odds rallying around 2/1. The song by Duncan Laurence has already gained a great following and appears to be pulling away from the closest rivals, Russia, Switzerland and Italy. Of course, Russian star Sergey Lazarev is already known to Eurovision fans and odds for a Russian victory come in around 5/1. He proved a hugely popular draw in 2018, so anything can happen. Switzerland, Sweden and Italy are close behind, with odds hovering around 7/1 and 8/1, so the result is far from a foregone conclusion. It is advisable to do your homework on the songs and the reaction from different nations before picking your favourite to win.

The Eurovision betting odds for the top 10 countries are as follows:

• Netherlands: 13/8
• Russia: 5/1
• Switzerland: 7/1
• Italy: 8/1
• Sweden: 8/1
• Iceland: 12/1
• Cyprus: 14/1
• Greece: 20/1
• Malta: 20/1
• Norway: 25/1

These odds, from a whole load of Eurovision betting sites, are placed on countries to win outright, but you can find a load more options with a little digging.

Eurovision Winner Prediction 2019

If you’re having a flutter on Eurovision, we don’t blame you. The one to watch really seems to be Duncan Laurence of the Netherlands; he is pulling away as the bookies’ favourite, and his song is proving to be a huge hit across the board. The odds for a Dutch win have consistently been around the 3/1 or 2/1 mark, and they could definitely be on track to take home the title for 2019. Of course, if you want a strong contender with slightly longer odds, Russia are a good option. The Russian entrant Sergey Lazarev is a popular figure across the Eurovision nations, and he could certainly take the win from under Dutch noses.

How to Bet on Eurovision

For those that always watch the Eurovision Song Contest, you might as well have a cheeky punt. The sheer number of markets available for Eurovision betting is staggering, with a few more unique options for those that don’t normally bet. We’ve not even touched on the possibilities with Eurovision live betting, which you can do as the singers are performing. The first thing you need to do is register an account, and look for decent free bets. The likes of Paddy Power and Ladbrokes offer substantial welcome bonuses for punters, alongside the chance to bet on specials. Once you have your account, you can bet on Eurovision. The most popular Eurovision bets markets are, of course, ‘to win outright’. You’ll be placing money on the eventual winner of the contest, but you can also have a punt on the semi-finals taking place in the three days before the grand finale. Similarly, get involved with Eurovision live betting. You’ve got the option of betting while the contest is on, and loads of Eurovision betting sites often boast hefty returns for these offers.

Prior to putting on any bets – even with sports – we recommend looking at the odds and tips. There’s plenty of sites offering loads of info on the country, their past performances and current entries. You’d be mad not to take advantages of the Eurovision tips as we get closer, as these guides are what will help you make your money.

Eurovision Free Bets

You should always be on the lookout for Eurovision free bets. All bookies know the pull of a free bet, so you can expect them to be fighting for your attention come the contest. Eurovision free bets are, essentially, risk-free. They offer you bonus funds for making an initial deposit. Most Eurovision free bets don’t feature many wagering requirements and will give you cash in the way of free bets. You will have to follow the terms – generally involving placing Eurovision bets at certain odds to trigger the bonus – and you’ll get some free bets to tide you over in return. The most common free bets are those that involve signing up, and you want to be on the hunt for those as we get ever closer to the contest.

Eurovision Betting Specials

As you can imagine from a competition like Eurovision, there’s plenty to talk about. In the past, we’ve seen loads of entries that deserved a bet of their own. While you should still have a punt on the likes of ‘to win outright’ and more, we suggest looking for more specials. You can bet on the country to come away with ‘null points’. You want to be looking at the bottom of the Eurovision betting odds for these countries. Add to that; you can even place money on whether you think the UK will gain any points. Similarly, the number of points the favourite will earn is a popular Eurovision bet, as are the countries to reach the top five and 10.

Paddy Power is well regarded for their unique Eurovision betting opportunities and massive sense of humour for the tournament. Previously, the bookie has allowed bets on the most ridiculous performance, and there’s plenty of options to choose for that bet.

New Eurovision 2019 Betting Updates

While it looked like Russia might be close to overtaking the Netherlands as Eurovision favourites for 2019, the Dutch have taken a big leap forward and look to hold on to the favourite spot. With just a few weeks to go, Duncan Laurence is gaining momentum – can anyone touch him?

At the other end of the spectrum, the entries from Georgia and Montenegro are hot favourites…to be eliminated from semifinal 1! Barring a surprise upturn from a good performance, things are not looking good for these small yet proud nations. If they want any chance at Eurovision glory, they need to up their games.

If the Eurovision buzz is to be believed, the explosive performances of Sweden, Cyprus, Malta and Greece are likely to go down better in the televote than the more subtle, sombre Dutch offering. It looks set to be a contest between style and substance – you get to decide which is likely to do better.