Bookmakers predict Ukraine will take 9th place at Eurovision 2026

A month before the start of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, bookmakers predict Ukraine will finish ninth with a 3% chance of winning. Meanwhile, Finland and France maintain their positions – first and second place, respectively. This is reported by UNN with reference to Eurovisionworld.

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According to bookmaker statistics, Ukraine's victory at Eurovision is estimated at 3%, or 9th place.

Finland continues to lead with a huge margin (31%), its competition entry considered one of the strongest this year. The musical skill of performers Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, as well as active fan support across Europe, make the Finnish track "Liekinheitin" an undeniable contender for victory.

Second place is held by France (11%) and artist Monroe with the song "Regarde".

Next are Australia and Greece with 8% chances, followed by Israel and Sweden with 5% and 4% chances, respectively.

Italy closes the top ten, with a 3% chance of winning, just like Ukraine.

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The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna. The Eurovision Grand Final will take place on Saturday, May 16, with the semi-finals on May 12 and 14, 2026.

The contest will be held at Austria's largest indoor arena, the Wiener Stadthalle.

On February 7, the final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2026 took place. The victory was won by artist Leleka, who performed the song "Ridnym". This track by this artist will represent Ukraine at the anniversary 70th International Song Contest, which will be held in Vienna this year.

Ukraine's representative at Eurovision 2026, LELÉKA, presented an updated version of the song "Ridnym".

In March, bookmakers predicted Ukraine's victory at 2%.