Greece’s entry has solidified its position as one of the front-runners in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, following its qualification from the first semi-final in Vienna on Tuesday evening, where representative Akylas secured a place in Saturday’s grand final with the utterly catchy song “Ferto.”

Shortly after the performance, betting platforms reflected a reshaped competitive landscape, with the Greek entry maintaining second place overall in the odds rankings.

According to aggregated betting data tracked by Eurovision odds platforms such as Eurovisionworld, Finland remains the clear favorite to win the contest with 37%, while Greece follows in second place with 14%. Denmark ranks third with 11%.

The data highlights a notable volatility in Greece’s winning probability in the hours surrounding the semi-final performance. Two days earlier, Greece stood at 13%, rosing sharply to 21% shortly before the semi-final, and then declining to 14% after the live staging of “Ferto,” while still preserving its high overall ranking.

Behind the leading trio, France stands at 7% with “Regarde!”, followed by Israel and Australia at 6% each. Romania and Italy are further back at 3%, while Malta and Sweden each register 2%.

The latest movements in the betting markets come as Eurovision 2026 enters its final phase, with analysts and international entertainment outlets noting increased volatility as semi-final performances reshape expectations ahead of Saturday’s final.