Since I don't have enough time / energy to write about every country, I will write a little blurb about who I think will be in the top 5. At the end, I'll list my full predictions in a list. Also I'm usually subpar with guessing, but this year literally anything could happen and everything is still VERY open, so please take my predictions with a grain of salt. Anyways, let's start with...
1. Cyprus
Fuego by Eleni Foureira
While I'm not certain this will come out on top, I still feel like it's the most likely to do well this year. Eleni has the best overall package, with a banging song, flawless staging and pretty good vocals. This song will appeal to voters all across Europe, and will also be able to win over the Greek and Albanian vote. As Cyprus has never won, I also think it gives hardcore Eurovision fans an incentive to vote for her, as they want Cyprus to succeed. Personally, I really hope this wins because the entire package is flawless.
2. France
Mercy by Madame Monsieur
Putting this second because I feel like it'll be the 'deep message' song that does really good this year. France got the best position in the first half, which also helps them and displays the momentum behind them is real. Despite being in French, this song is very memorable and the hook will stay in the audience's head long after the song is over. The lyrics and message are also well conveyed, and I love the audience participation with the hand thing. Overall, a really great entry that I hope gets a respected placement.
3. Israel
Toy by Netta
The biggest problem I could see this having from achieving a high place is being overshadowed by Eleni, as they're both upbeat female bangers. However, I feel like Netta brings enough energy to also win over a large number of voters. While her stage show was a massive letdown, her vocals still shine as does the song, which I think will allow Israel to do fairly well this year
4. Sweden
Dance You Off by Benjamin Ingrosso
The Swedish model of songs has never failed them before, so why would it this year?? Benjamin's performance is one of the most polished of this year, and the entire performance grabs you from start to end. While his vocals are nonexistent during the chorus, the public will still love this song and the jury always loves the Swedes, which I think will constitute another top 5 for this powerhouse country
5. Lithuania
When We're Old by Ieva Zasimauskaitė
As this year is wide open, I'm purely putting this here because it's what Lithuania deserves. Considering their current best placing is a JOKE ENTRY, Ieva deserves to give Lithuania its best placing ever with a touching and beautiful song, that I'm sure will touch the hearts of everyone throughout Europe. Despite me personally wanting this to do well, I can also see the televote and juries really appreciating this entry, and I REALLY hope they do, because it's what Ieva deserves
-FULL PREDICTIONS-
1. Cyprus
2. France
3. Israel
4. Sweden
5. Lithuania
6. Norway
7. Estonia
8. Germany
9. Australia
10. Ukraine
11. Ireland
12. Hungary
13. Moldova
14. Czech Republic
15. Bulgaria
16. Portugal
17. Finland
18. Italy
19. Netherlands
20. Denmark
21. Serbia
22. Austria
23. Albania
24. Spain
25. Slovenia
26. United Kingdom
(This is probably all going to be incorrect and I'm terrible at predictions so don't take any of this into actual account)
They got screwed over with the running order :/ Especially since Lithuania, Germany and Ireland are all on later and are more high impact ballads. I still love Amaia and Alfred though and want them to succeed
bye...
I mean it's obvious that Eurovision doesn't want Spain to win but, I can't see it getting 24th...