Every year, Eurovision brings together many music lovers behind the screen. After a 2024 edition won by Swiss artist Nemo, the European song contest is making a comeback this spring. After two semi-finals on May 13 and 15, the Eurovision Grand Final will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025. It will be broadcast live from Basel, Switzerland, on France 2 from 9pm.
So, who will emerge victorious from this new edition of Eurovision? Does France have a chance? We reveal the 5 current favorites for this 2025 edition of the Eurovision contest, according to the bookmakers.
Swedish contestants KAJ's show, based on their song " Bara Bada Bastu ", is sure to get people talking! Although the group has been chosen to defend the Swedish colors, KAJ was born in 2009 in Vörå, Finland. In fact, KAJ is the first Finnish group to represent Sweden at Eurovision. As for " Bara Bada Bastu ", this is the first Swedish song to take part in the contest since 1998!
Comprising Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman and Jakob Norrgård, the KAJ trio's songs are a blend of humor and nostalgia. Celebrating Finnish and Swedish cultures, they are infused with Nordic folk melodies, modern pop and theatrical performances. To date, KAJ has released no fewer than seven albums. They have also written and performed two musicals at the Wasa Theatre in Finland.
Since their song was revealed to the public, KAJ has been in first place according to the bookmakers, with a 25% chance of winning the contest (as of March 21, 2025). Whether the bookmakers were right remains to be seen. One thing's for sure: KAJ 's performance is sure to put a smile on your face.
JJ: remember his name, because you're likely to be hearing a lot about him. Real name Johannes Pietsch, JJ was born in Vienna in 2001 and grew up in Dubai before returning to the Austrian capital in 2016.
Thanks to his remarkable range and performances, the artist has already made a name for himself in the world of classical music. He has also appeared in numerous productions, including Die Zauberflöte, Von der Liebe Tod and Tschick. JJ also made a name for himself on the TV show Starmania, reaching the final in 2021.
In his bid to winEurovision 2025, JJ is betting on a beautiful, genre-bending song. For the time being, thanks to his song"Wasted Love", JJ is ranked second by the bookmakers, who credit him with 19%.
At present, no one knows who will win the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. But we can tell you that Louane, the French candidate, will be in the final on Saturday, May 17, 2025. France is a member of the famous"Big-5", along with Italy, Spain, Germany and Great Britain. This position automatically qualifies these 5 countries.
But will Louane make it to the top of the podium? It's a possibility according to the bookmakers, who currently credit her with 12%. Louane unveiled her song"Maman" on March 15 at the Stade de France, during half-time of the rugby match between France and Scotland. And her performance seems to have seduced the eyes and ears of her fans!
Revealed at just 16 in The Voice and crowned with a César for"La Famille Bélier", Louane has been churning out hits for 10 years now. From"Chambre 12" (double diamond disc) to "Solo","Joie de vivre" and"Sentiments"... Louane is not only multiplying her albums, but also her concerts. Over the next few months, the artist is due to take over the Paris Zénith and then theAccor Arena.
So, will her song"maman" take her to the top of the podium on May 17? Stay tuned to find out! In the meantime, her new song seems to be delighting her French fans. On its first day on music platforms, March 16, the song was streamed 239,097 times on Spotify worldwide!
In fourth place is Israel. According to the bookmakers, the country has an 8% chance of winning this year. So, will Yuval Raphael, the Israeli candidate, succeed in climbing to the top of the podium? It's still too early to say, but this artist could well seduce the ears of the jury and viewers with her song " New Day Will Rise ".
Originally from Ra'anana, Yuval Raphael only recently began her singing career, in 2024. But she quickly captivated viewers of"The Rising Star" at home. Her announced performance in Basel next spring will not be the singer's first in Switzerland. As a child, Yuval lived in Geneva for three years.
This year, for the 69thEurovision Song Contest, the Netherlands have chosen a song... in French! Entitled"C'est la vie", the song will be performed by Claude Kiambe, aka Claude.
Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Claude arrived in the Netherlands at the age of nine. Since then, the artist has already made a name for himself at home, thanks in particular to his single"Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot)", which has racked up over 57 million streams. Named"Best Artist of the Year" by Qmusic, Claude released his debut album,"Parler Français", in 2024.
At this stage, the Dutch artist is ranked 5th by the bookmakers. According to them, Claude has a 6% chance of winning this 69th edition of Eurovision.
So, can we trust the bookmakers? Will Swedish contestant KAJ winEurovision 2025? Answer on May 17!
As a reminder, in 2021, bookmakers placed Italy's Måneskin in first place, followed by France's Barbara Pravi. And the predictions were right, as Italy and France came first and second respectively. In 2023, the lucky Swedish candidate Loreen was also ranked first by the bookmakers. The extravagant Käärijä came second with his song"Cha Cha Cha". Once again, the ranking was in line with the predictions. By contrast, the bookmakers were wrong in 2024. They had placed Baby Lasagna in first place. In the end, it was the Swiss candidate, Nemo, who won the contest. The prediction was also wrong in 2023. La Zarra, the French candidate ranked 3rd by the bookmakers, ended up 16th. So anything can still happen!
Eurovision 2025: discover the 37 songs in competition
At the end of the Grand Final, scheduled for Saturday May 17, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, we'll know the overall winner of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. In the meantime, we invite you to discover the 37 songs in competition this year. [Read more]
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Eurovision 2025: discover the 37 songs in competition
