Cyprus, Israel, France lead latest Eurovision odds

As the Eurovision Final looms Cyprus remains the favourite to win, with Eleni Foureira’s hair-tossing, floor-stomping Fuego.

This week it bumped Israel’s Netta from hot favourite to second fave, with Toy.

France is third fave with Madame Monsieur’s Mercy.

Australia has been on a roller-coaster ride with the bookies. Prior to rehearsal Jessica Mauboy was ranking at #5 but the reaction from the first rehearsal saw Australia tumble, to as low as #19. As of deadline, our fortunes have improved to #12. Clearly it will be a battle to make a Top 10 finish this year.

Hot movers include Germany, Ireland and Lithuania, whilst those faring lowest are Serbia, United Kingdom and Slovenia.

Bookies predictions:

1. Cyprus
2. Israel
3. France
4. Lithuania
5. Sweden
6. Germany
7. Norway
8. Italy
9. Ireland
10. Estonia
11. Bulgaria
12. Australia
13. Czech Republic
14. Finland
15. Hungary
16. Denmark
17. Moldova
18. Austria
19. Spain
20. Netherlands
21. Portugal
22. Ukraine
23. Albania
24. Slovenia
25. United Kingdom
26. Serbia