Readers Poll: The ten Eurovision acts YOU predict to qualify from Semi-One

Tonight we will learn which of the fifteen acts competing in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 will advance to Saturday’s Grand Final. But before the official results come in, let’s learn who YOU predicted to qualify through our reader’s poll.

Sweden takes a solid lead in the results

It comes as little surprise that our readers are extremely confident that Sweden’s KAJ will qualify through to the grand final. The group have been a standout among the fans since their win at Melodifestivalen and are currently the oddmakers pick to win Eurovision 2025.

Also topping the predictions were Albania’s Shkodra Elektronike and the Netherland’s Claude. Below is a list of the ten qualifiers our readers have predicted:

1. Sweden – KAJ with 159 votes
2. Albania – Shkodra Elektronike with 153 votes
3. Netherlands – Claude with 150 votes
4. Norway – Kyle Alessandro with 145 votes
5. Poland – Justyna Steczkowska with 141 votes
6. Estonia – Tommy Cash with 138 votes
7. Ukraine – Ziferblat with 138 votes
8. Cyprus – Theo Evan with 128 votes
9. Belgium – Red Sebastian with 128 votes
10. Iceland – Væb with 79 votes

One vote separates eleventh and twelfth place

The non-qualifiers for the semi-final would be the following countries in rank order:

11. Slovenia – Klemen with 58 votes
12. San Marino – Gabry Ponte with 57 votes
13. Croatia – Marko Bošnjak with 28 votes
14. Azerbaijan – Mamagama with 22 votes
15. Portugal – NAPA with 21 votes

Last year our readers correctly predicted 9 of the 10 qualifiers for semi-final one, and only time will tell if they are just as right this year!

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