After a slight delay, EurovisionFun‘s beloved column on betting odds makes its highly-anticipated return! What better way to kick off the road to the 69th Eurovision Song Contest than with a deep dive into the odds for Greece’s national final, set to take place in less than three weeks?
Following yesterday’s release of the 12 competing entries for the January 30th show, fans are busy choosing their favorites while bookmakers have already crunched the numbers. Here’s an overview of the key trends emerging from the first 24 hours of betting for Greece’s national selection.
A Tight Battle
At the moment, only two major Greek betting platforms, Stoiximan and Novibet, are offering odds for the national final. The early predictions point to a duel between Evangelia and Klavdia for the honor of representing Greece in Basel.
Evangelia Leads the Pack
The frontrunner is none other than Evangelia. The 32-year-old fan favorite, who has been a Eurovision dream for years, is now firmly in pole position to follow in Marina Satti’s footsteps and bring Greece to the Eurovision stage. Evangelia’s high-energy entry, “Vále”, is set to teach Europe the dance of the Pentozali, and her victory is currently being offered at odds of 1.55 to 1.60.
Klavdia: The Contender
Not far behind is Klavdia, a 22-year-old artist who has come close to the Eurovision dream in the past but is ready to make her breakthrough this year. Her captivating song, “Asteromata”, has made her a serious contender. Both Stoiximan and Novibet place her in second position, just behind Evangelia, with odds ranging from 2.20 to 2.40 for a victory.
BARBZ in Third
Rounding out the top three is BARBZ (Varvara Argyrou). With her haunting track “Sirens”, she stands out among the competition, though her odds at 6.5 suggest a tough climb to overtake Evangelia and Klavdia. However, her chances are not to be overlooked, as she could disrupt the frontrunners’ momentum.
Other Contenders
After the leading trio, there is some variation in the rankings between bookmakers:
- Xannova Xan (Kalli Georgelli) and Kostas Ageris are battling for fourth and fifth, with Stoiximan favoring Xannova at 15 and Kostas at 18, while Novibet reverses their positions with odds of 12.50 and 14.
- Sixth are Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis, whose duet “Paradeisos” has odds ranging between 17 and 20.
- Close behind are the lively sisters of Dinamiss, whose “Odyssey” returns odds around 20, followed by Andy Nicolas, whose emotional “Lost My Way” is priced at 25.
The remaining competitors lag significantly, with Nafsika Gavrilaki and Thanos Lamprou sitting at 45, while Rikki and the duet of Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros trail with odds over 50, reaching 60 in some cases.
Greece’s National Final: Key Details
The Greek National Final will take place live on January 30, 2025, at the Christmas Theater in Athens. Hosted by Greek music icons Helena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas, the event will decide the artist representing Greece in Basel.
Voting System
The winner will be chosen using a combined voting system:
- 25% from an international jury panel
- 25% from a domestic jury panel
- 50% from the public vote
The 12 Competing Entries
- Klavdia – “Asteromata”
- Evangelia – “Vale”
- Thanos Lambrou – “Free Love”
- Konstantinos Christoforou & Kostas Karafotis – “Paradisos”
- Xannova Xan – “Play it”
- Andy Nicolas – “Lost My Way“
- BARBZ – “Sirens”
- Dinamiss – “Odyssey”
- Kostas Ageris – “Gi mou”
- Nafsika – “Unhurt me”
- Rikki – “Elevator”
- Georgina Kalais & John Vlaseros – “High Road”
The Question
Will Evangelia fulfill the bookmakers’ predictions and secure Greece’s ticket to Basel, or will Klavdia defy the odds? Could BARBZ or a dark horse change the game entirely?
Let us know your predictions in the comments and stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the latest updates on Greece’s Eurovision journey!
