Loreen’s lead in Käärijä grew. The wrapper was the sites’ number one choice to win the semi-final, but in the final, Loreen is even more likely to be the winner.
The wrapper performing. Ryan Jenkinson / Story Picture Agency
Wrapper ranking in international betting statistics has decreased. On Monday, for example, according to the Unibet website, Käärijä was the early favorite to win the semi-final with the lowest odds of 1.36. Sweden was next Loreenwhose odds were 3 as the winner of the semi-final on Monday.
Now the situation is different for the final, because after Tuesday night’s semi-final, Käärijä’s coefficient has increased and the probability of winning has decreased. Loreen basks in the highest place on the podium, with a coefficient of 1.53. From the beginning, Loreen has been the favorite to win the final on the betting sites.
Loreen basks in the pre-favorite ball. Sarah Louise Bennett
Eurovision World website according to Käärijä, 20 percent believe in victory. As many as 48 percent believe in Loreen’s victory.
However, the situation can still change before Saturday’s final, where the 2023 Eurovision winner will be crowned.
Käärijä commented on his mood in Yle’s press release after the semi-final held yesterday on Tuesday.
– Even though the expectations were high in advance, I feel relieved now. Now I’m immediately looking towards the final and the big H-moment, Käärijä continues.
– The game is definitely not over yet, and it’s not time to celebrate yet. Now let’s get the heart rate down, also there on the couch at home. Let’s pull on the boleros and see you in the final.
The article was clarified on 10 May 2023 at 22:30: Käärijä was the first semi-final winner in the betting statistics.