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Just seen tips from oddchecker and the last 5 winners have sung in positions 20, 24,17,17 and 19. If this holds it would rule out Azerbaijan[1] and possibly Turkey[14]. I have read the first of GE's papers,
To view the link you have to Register or Login I didn't understand all[or more accurately most] of it but it does seem to prove the existance of voting blocks. Also highlights the large populations of Turkish expats that exist in some countries that may also affect voting. Although I understand the impact of this may be reduced this year as a voting panel will contibute 50% of the vote. If I ignore that I have heard some of the songs I would be inclined to go for Denmark as all the Baltic states will get a vote[39 countries to vote in final] and Denmark sing in last position. However a few other factors come into play. For example I understand that the German song [or is it the singer] is already well known in Europe. Also what effect will Greece's money problems have? Finally the songs from the semi will have an advantage as they have already been heard once. Additionally according to one poll site it is a 3 way battle with Germany, Azer and Armenia battling it out with others including Israel, Romania , Turkey and Denamark also in contention. I have heard and remember the Turkish song and think it has a chance. I also have heard the German and Danish songs and whilst I wouldn't dismiss them they didn't impress me. However the fact that the German and Azer sing early and that Germany is a "big" country that is not part of a voting bloc suggests to me that they will not win. So to sum up at this stage I think it will be between Armenia, Denmark, Israel, Turkey and Romania[just noticed that all of these are in the top 6 in the betting except Romania!!].What I haven't worked out yet is whether there prices will come in or drift. I will now listen to the songs and see if this list cannot be shortened. Then work out what my bets will be. Useful sites To view the link you have to Register or Login To view the link you have to Register or Login One final thought the Georgia song seemed to be sung with a bit of gusto, sort of dismissed it as it is sung in 13th position. No data on voting blocs, so far, as it is a new entrant. Might be a good outsider.
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I think I'd go on Germany for the fact he's well known. Denmark for the scandi vote and then one of the baltic chaps.
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Also if you do elect to go for trading Denmark in play then I suggest you hold off betting on them before Finland vote in position 10 as there is not one Scandi or Baltic state in the first 9 voters. By the way the German is a she.
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That's what you think
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I may not yet be in a position where I am backing the German entry but I will certainly make sure I don't lose if it wins.
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Well my gay friend said France or Romania and has no idea of the betting so must be good info...might be good info...
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5 quid on denmark at 20s already. may venture on germany.
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No interest in betting on Eurovision myself, but they did a feature on Radio Five Live just before 1am tonight (Friday night) during which they played short excerpts from a few of the favourites, and the Azerbaijan number stood out to me - Five Live said it's the favourite.
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Well have had a dabble on Denmark and Romania
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Azerb. and Germany are the current favs with Bet365
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Having listened to more videos than I care to admit I have decided on the following.
Betting on Denmark, Turkey, Romania and Georgia. Azerbaijan has a good song but I just think the price is too short and 1st up will work against her. My intentions are to lay Azer and then possibly back when she starts to drift up. Germany has a reasonable song but again too short in a strong field. Also her English accent sounds wierd to me. No voting block will work against her. Have already backed at 5.0 with the intention of laying at 4.5[currently 4.8]. If you seriously think that Azer can win it then they are on BF at 3.75. But perhaps a better bet is to bet on the winner coming from a draw of 1-10 at 3.5 with Bwin so you will get 9 other countries thrown in for a small reduction in price. May even to be able to make some small dosh by doing the Bwin bet & laying the others songs drawn 1-10 for small amounts on BF? Denmark is my strong tip. Good song. go last, strong voting block, with [in my opinion] no serious contention from other baltic, scandi states[although iceland song is reasonable]. One other aspect that may help is that the final is in Norway. I have noted that the winners are often not that distant from the final location. Perhaps this is because a lot more Norwegians than normal will watch, wherever they are based to increase the Scandi vote. GE did well to get 20 I tried to get 19.5 without any joy and price is now 17. I think price may drift once comp is under way, as stated previously so will try to back prior to Finland voting. Other tips include Turkey and Romania.I have already traded Turkey by backing at 16.0 and laying at 13.5. But I am hoping that price goes out again. Some other bets I will be making: Lay Greece to be in the top 4 - 5.4 on Betfair. Poor song[imo], 11th on, no big voting block and econnomic problems won't help. Or if you prefer not to lay you can back them at evens at 365 to finish 8th or worse. I know they have a strong diaspora[expats] but that might help them to get top 10, but the juries will prevent them becoming top 4 Back Georgia to be in the top 10. I like this song but they may not have enough to win it. However it is a catchy tune and she comes on after the UK entry and may appear to be better than she really is. Current price is 2.36 on BF, although I got 2.5. Back Denmark to beat Israel head to Head 2.5 BF Turkey to beat Greece 1.42 on BF. Turkey on later and a strong song will swing it. Lay Spain to be top 10 at 4.5 on BF. Poor song[imo], no voting block, on 2nd. One of the "big 4". My other Big bet is Denmark to finish top 10 at 1.68 on BF. Incidentally just looking at this market and Turkey are shortist price at 1.07 showing that some people are aware of the diaspora vote[although someone got evens!] Hope that helps and if you disagree[or have spotted something else] don't be afraid to post. I might have got it wrong!
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Romania at 70.0, Denmark at 16/1 and Germany at 5.3, can't fail surely
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dribs and drabs on germany, romania, georgia and the danes
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Sorry didn't realise that voting starts after the first song, may help the early ones a bit more.
There are loads of trading opportunities on the winners market on BF. Currently have Denmark backed for £41 at 16.63 and laid £31 at 15.5
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Sounds like an experienced traders dream hp
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Yes it is Louis [not that I would call myself an experienced trader mind] providing you know which way the prices are likely to move.I am happy to be stuck with bets on Denmark or Turkey so I am trading mainly on them. Additionally once you have made a few trades you have a target back and lay price which makes things a lot easier.
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Germany now favourites at 3.65
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