TOP-3 favorites of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 according to bookmakers’ forecasts
31 January 2025 05:55
The final of the National Selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is just days away, and the tension among fans is growing. Who will be the artist who will represent Ukraine on the main European music stage? Bookmakers have already made their predictions public, and now there are three leaders who have the best chances of winning, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
On February 8, we will know who will represent Ukraine on the international stage. The final stage of the competition will be attended by 10 performers, and the winner will be determined by a vote of the jury and viewers.
Who participates in the National Selection?
This year, the following artists will compete for the right to represent Ukraine:
- Vlad Sheriff – Wind of Change
- Abiye – “Home”
- Molodi – My Sea
- Future Culture – Waste My Time
- Masha Kondratenko – No Time to Cry
- Khayat – Honor
- Fiіnka – “Culture”
- Krylata – Stay True
- Ziferblat – Bird of Pray
- DK Energetik – “Salt”
Bookmakers’ predictions: who is in the lead?
Despite the fact that the official voting is still ahead, the first forecasts already give an idea of the favorites. According to the results of the survey, which was attended by more than 6 thousand people, Masha Kondratenko is the leader. She received 37% of the vote and has a good chance of representing Ukraine at Eurovision 2025.
The second position is occupied by Ziferblat with the song “Bird of Pray”. Bookmakers estimate their chances of winning at 20%. The third place is currently held by Khayat, which was supported by 13% of respondents.
Vlad Sheriff and Future Culture are predicted to have the least chances, as they were at the bottom of the preliminary voting.
Current distribution of votes among the favorites
- Masha Kondratenko – “No Time To Cry” – 37%
- Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray” – 20%
- Khayat – “Honor” – 13%
- Fііnka – “Kultura” – 6%
- Molodi – “My Sea” – 5%
- Abiye – “Dim” – 3%
- DK Energetik – “Sil'” – 3%
- Krylata – “Stay True” – 1%
- Future Culture – “Waste My Time” – 1%
- Vlad Sheriff – “Wind of Change” – less than 1%.
When will the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 take place?
The broadcast of the national selection will start with a pre-show at 18:30. It will be hosted by Anna Tullieva, the host of the Eurovision Ukraine video blog. She will also join the backstage hosts who will appear in the starry green room this year.
Where to watch the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Public Broadcasting will broadcast the national selection on:
- suspilne Kultura TV channel and website;
- the YouTube channelEurovision Ukraine;
- facebook pages of UA:PBC andEurovision Ukraine;
- theEurovisionUkraine website
The broadcast will also be available on Radio Promin, the official partner of Eurovision, as well.
The winner will be determined live, where every viewer will be able to cast their vote for their favorite artist.
It will be known very soon whether the bookmakers’ predictions will be confirmed.
How to vote at the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 this year
This year, you will be able to vote for your favorites not only in Diia, but also via SMS. This decision is intended to ensure maximum public participation in the selection of the winner.
Who is the jury of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025?
As in previous years, the representative of Ukraine at Eurovision 2025 will be determined by the results of the jury and the audience.
This time, the three judges include the winner of Eurovision 2016 Jamala, the leader of the rock band Bez Obmezhen (No Limits) Serhiy Tanchynets and the frontwoman of Go_A Kateryna Pavlenko.
