Spotify made predictions to the possible top song for the German ESC preliminary decision on March 1st.
On March 1st, it will be decided who will be represented by Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. The finalists already performed for the audience in the semi -finals of the German preliminary decision on February 22, which also had direct effects on the streaming numbers of the respective songs. Even if the final decision is in the hands of the spectators, current data from Spotify give the first indication of which artists have particularly good chances.
ESC preliminary decision 2025: Streaming numbers show clear favorites
After the semi-final appearances in the 2025 ESC preliminary decision, the streaming numbers of all participants rose significantly. The ranking with the “Knightclub” song dominates particularly fire tail. Cosby (“I’m Still here”), Moss Kena (“Nothing Can Stop Love”) and ABOR & TYNNA (“Baller”) also achieved high streaming numbers. According to Spotify data, these titles are particularly popular and could land well in the final.
The ranking of the most streams of songs of the German ESC preliminary decision (streaming data: February 21 to 25.2.2025):
1. Fire cock – “Knightclub”
2. Cosby – “I’m Still here”
3. Moss Kena – “Nothing Can Stop Love”
4. Abor & Tynna – “Baller”
5. Lyza – “Lovers on Mars”
6. Julika – “Empress”
7. Benjamin Braatz – “Like You Love Me”
8. The Great Leslie – “Thesis Days”
The fairness should be mentioned here: singer Leonora also competed in the ESC preliminary decision, but her competition song was not available on Spotify at the time of evaluation. Therefore, she is not represented in this ranking.
Leonora – “This Bliss”
ESC preliminary decision 2025: This is how the winner is determined
Based on the current streaming numbers, fire cock seems to be clear favorite for the final victory. However, the final decision lies with the audience who can choose the winner for Basel on March 1. The jury also becomes active in the final. In addition to Stefan Raab and Yvonne Catterfeld, ESC winner Conchita Wurst and Nico Santos also have the floor. The nine acts in the final each perform a cover song and their ESC title. The jury will then choose five acts in the next round, in which the audience can then make a call, SMS or online vote who should represent Germany at the ESC 2025. For the first time, online fans from abroad can also participate in the vote.