Who is Favourite to Win Eurovision 2023? Check the Winner Here
by Alaguvelan M | Updated May 18, 2023
Eurovision 2023
The 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Liverpool, United Kingdom in 2023. The event was held at the Liverpool Arena and was organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), on behalf of the Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (UA: PBC).
The contest was originally meant to be hosted by Ukraine, the winner of the 2022 contest with the song "Stefania" by Kalush Orchestra. However, due to security concerns caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine was unable to meet the hosting demands. As a result, the United Kingdom stepped in as the host country.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 consisted of two semi-finals held on the 9th and 11th of May, followed by the final on the 13th of May. The live shows were presented by British singer Alesha Dixon, British actress Hannah Waddingham, and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. Irish television presenter Graham Norton joined the presenting team for the final show.
A total of thirty-seven countries took part in the contest, with Bulgaria, Montenegro, and North Macedonia deciding not to participate. Their absence was primarily attributed to the economic repercussions of the global energy crisis experienced between 2021 and 2023.
The winning country of the Eurovision Song Contest was Sweden, represented by Loreen and her song "Tattoo." Loreen's composition was written collaboratively with five others. This victory marked Loreen's second win in the contest, making her only the second performer to achieve this feat. Additionally, it was Sweden's seventh win overall, equaling Ireland's record for the most victories in the history of the contest. The top five countries also included Finland, Israel, Italy, and Norway, with Finland winning the public vote.
Who is Favourite to Win Eurovision 2023?
According to the latest odds, Sweden is the favorite to win Eurovision 2023. The country is being represented by former winner Loreen on the song "Tattoo." Finland comes next with odds of 11/4. Their infectious song "Cha Cha Cha" is a big favorite from Käärijä. Last year's winners Ukraine are third favorites, followed by France and Spain. As for the UK - 'I Wrote a Song' by Mae Muller - currently has respectable odds of 50/1.
Here is a list of the top 10 contenders for Eurovision 2023, according to the odds:
- Sweden (4/9)
- Finland (9/4)
- Ukraine (12/1)
- Israel (16/1)
- Norway (16/1)
- France (17/1)
- Spain (22/1)
- Austria (55/1)
- Italy (60/1)
- United Kingdom (66/1)
It is important to note that these are just odds and anything can happen on the night of the final. The Eurovision Song Contest is a very unpredictable event, and there have been many surprises in the past. So, while Sweden may be the favorite, it is by no means a guarantee that they will win.
Eurovision 2023 Odds and Favourites
Sweden
4/9
Finland
9/4
Ukraine
12/1
Israel
16/1
Norway
16/1
France
17/1
Spain
22/1
Austria
55/1
Italy
60/1
United Kingdom
66/1
Armenia
75/1
Croatia
80/1
Belgium
100/1
Czech Republic
100/1
Switzerland
150/1
Australia
150/1
Poland
225/1
Slovenia
250/1
Cyprus
250/1
Germany
250/1
Serbia
275/1
Portugal
300/1
Moldova
300/1
Estonia
300/1
Lithuania
300/1
Albania
500/1
Country
Odds
Who will win Eurovision 2023?
Loreen from Sweden emerged as the winner of Eurovision 2023 with her song "Tattoo." The contest took place in Liverpool, northern England, and Loreen's victory marked her second triumph in the competition. With a remarkable show of support from the European public, Loreen secured the highest scores from both the jury and the public, earning a total of 583 points. Thanks to her previous victory, Loreen has also become a top pick among bookmakers to win the entire contest, despite Finland being favored to surpass Sweden in the first semi-final.
Finland follows closely as the second favorite to win Eurovision 2023, with odds of 5/2 according to betting predictions.
On the other hand, the United Kingdom's chances of winning the 2023 edition of Eurovision appear to be low, as bookmakers currently offer odds of 33/1 for the country to emerge victorious, despite finishing in second place last year.
Eurovision Winnners List
2000
Charlotte Nilsson
Sweden
Take Me to Your Heaven
2001
Tanel Padar, Dave Benton & 2XL
Estonia
Everybody
2002
Ruslana
Ukraine
Wild Dances
2003
Sertab Erener
Turkey
Everyway That I Can
2004
Ruslana
Ukraine
Wild Dances
2005
Helena Paparizou
Greece
My Number One
2006
Lordi
Finland
Hard Rock Hallelujah
2007
Marija Šerifović
Serbia
Molitva
2008
Dima Bilan
Russia
Believe
2009
Alexander Rybak
Norway
Fairytale
2010
Lena
Germany
Satellite
2011
Ell & Nikki
Azerbaijan
Running Scared
2012
Loreen
Sweden
Euphoria
2013
Emmelie de Forest
Denmark
Only Teardrops
2014
Conchita Wurst
Austria
Rise Like a Phoenix
2015
Måns Zelmerlöw
Sweden
Heroes
2016
Jamala
Ukraine
1944
2017
Salvador Sobral
Portugal
Amar pelos dois
2018
Netta
Israel
Toy
2019
Duncan Laurence
Netherlands
Arcade
2020
Duncan Laurence
Netherlands
Arcade (no contest due to COVID-19)
2021
Maneskin
Italy
Zitti e buoni
2022
Kalush Orchestra
Ukraine
Stefania
2023
Loreen
Sweden
Tattoo
Year
Winner
Country
Song
Who Is Favourite To Win Eurovision 2023 - FAQs
Loreen from Sweden emerged as the winner of Eurovision 2023 with her song "Tattoo."
The Eurovision Song Contest began in 1956 and has been held annually ever since.
Ireland is the most successful country in Eurovision history, having won the contest a total of seven times.
Switzerland won the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956 with the song "Refrain" performed by Lys Assia.
"Waterloo" by ABBA, which won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, is widely regarded as the most successful commercially, having sold over six million copies worldwide.