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Eurovision 2011: Four key betting factors for finals night...

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:56:02 +0000

...or why you should back Iceland and consider a few savers on Romania, Austria and Finland

Eurovision 2011: It's once more unto the breach, dear Jedward

Wed, 11 May 2011 15:53:51 +0000

The Euro song wars heat up with semi no.2 where those pesky Irish brothers are likely to be a highlight (seriously)

The Betfair Contrarian: Why France won't win Eurovision

Wed, 11 May 2011 10:30:28 +0000

They're the [2.96] favourites but the stats say Europe will deliver a stern 'non' to the French on Saturday night, says the Betfair Contrarian

Eurovision 2011: Favourites prepare for semi stroll

Tue, 10 May 2011 08:31:12 +0000

Europe is such an unwieldy beast that we have to split the Eurovision hopefuls into two - but that shouldn't endanger the fancied countries, says Eliot Pollak

The 5 strangest Eurovision performances

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:37:45 +0000

Dan Fitch takes a look at the most weird and wonderful performances at Eurovision.

Five reasons why the UK won't win Eurovision

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:57:06 +0000

Dan Fitch takes a look at the problems that face the UK as they attempt to win Eurovision.

Eurovision Betting 2011: Old faces abound as Europe gets busy

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:29:13 +0000

Germany will be wheeling out last year's winner Lena Meyer-Landrut while Britain has employed the 'talents' of ageing 'boy' band Blue, even Ireland are putting their faith in the star names with Jedward preparing to perform. But can the proven 'talent' land the Eurovision crown or will the glory go to a new name? Eliot Pollak has the lowdown

The 5 worst Eurovision entries by the UK

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:29:25 +0000

Dan Fitch takes a look at the Eurovision Song Contest entries that embarrassed the UK.

Eurovision Odds: UK fancied for Euro-pop glory

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:32:15 +0000

After being dead in the water for the last few years punters believe that former chart darlings Blue could put the UK back on the Eurovision map

Eurovision 2010 Result: Oh no! Germany win - UK last

Sun, 30 May 2010 11:11:39 +0000

England football fans will certainly be hoping the Eurovision Song Contest provides no omens for the World Cup...

Eurovision 2010 Betting: The big five

Sat, 29 May 2010 13:48:39 +0000

Eurovision is great for throwing up surprise winners - and great betting stories - but it always pays to know who the big guns are and why. Here's a rundown of the big five...

Eurovision 2010 Betting: The final countdown!

Sat, 29 May 2010 10:51:17 +0000

If terrible music and great entertainment's your bag then tonight is your night. Azerbaijan are the big favourites to triumph in Oslo but the Germans and Armenians are hot their tails. And what chance a UK winner? Hmm... Here's our guide to the 2010 Eurovision Final.

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Azerbaijan won't win the Eurovision Song Contest

Wed, 19 May 2010 14:43:05 +0000

Tthe Contrarian will have his giant popcorn bucket (salted not sweet) to hand to follow the Eurovision Song Contest on May 29. Watching an overhyped favourite get put in its place is often the highlight and this year devastating national anti-climax awaits Azerbaijan. Here's why he's opposing them at [2.74]...

Eurovision 2010: Slovakia the value as Europe's finest get their glittery selves ready

Tue, 18 May 2010 14:53:15 +0000

Eurovision convert Andrew French can't wait for the campest night in the calendar - and it's not just for the costumes and dreadful tunes, he's found a punting angle too.

Eurovision 2009 Betting: The Final line-up

Fri, 15 May 2009 14:07:19 +0000

Chicken Dinner look ahead to the big night as favourites get the luck of the draw, Lloyd Webber falls for Turkish delight and Russian's make successive triumphs unlikely after racist outburst...