Check out Switzerland’s Eurovision betting odds in this post as we preview their chances of becoming three-time Eurovision title winners!
Switzerland have made 63 appearances in the Eurovision Song Contest, reaching the finals on 52 occasions. They’ve won the competition twice; their first success came when Lys Assia won the first contest in 1956 with the song "Refrain". Their second success came in 1988 with Celine Dion and the song "Ne partez pas sans moi"
Since the qualifying round was introduced in 1993 they haven’t had the best of times, only making the top-10 four times. Since the introduction of the semi-final round in 2004, Switzerland have failed to reach the final in 11 of 19 contests, including finishing in last place in the semi-final on four occasions.
Could this be the year that Switzerland finally returns to Eurovision form? Find out about Switzerland’s betting odds and song ahead of Eurovision 2024 below.
Switzerland Eurovision Betting Odds
The latest favourite for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is Switzerland at odds of 7/4 those odds suggest the country has a 36.4% chance of winning Eurovision 2024. Next in the betting are Croatia at odds of 11/4 and Netherlands at odds of 9/2.
Per OddsChecker, 5.88% of bets taken on the event so far have been for Switzerland.
Who Will Represent Switzerland in Eurovision 2024?
Switzerland will be represented by Nemo at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest following being internally selected by the Swiss broadcaster Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR). Nemp is a versatile musician who has been known to rap, and sing, whilst also playing the piano and the drums.
What Is Switzerland's Eurovision Song?
“The Code” is the song set to be sung by Eurovision at the 2024 Contest which was co-written by Benjamin Alasu, Lasse Midtsian Nymann, Linda Dale, and Nemo Mettler. The song is a “popera” with a modern-day electronic sound that could go quite well in Eurovision circles. However, it remains to be seen how the song will be approached for a live performance. The song also deals with the issue of identity and Nemo’s struggles and feelings with the issue.
How Many Times Did Switzerland Win The Eurovision?
Switzerland have won the competition on two occasions with their first success coming with Lys Assia when she won the contest in 1956 with the song "Refrain". Their second success came in 1988 when Celine Dion sang the song "Ne partez pas sans moi"
Which Semi-Final Are The Switzerland Competing In At Eurovision 2024?
Switzerland are set to take to the stage in the second Semi-Final on Thursday the 9th of May competing against Malta, Albania, Greece, Czechia, Austria, Denmark, Armenia, Latvia, San Marino, Georgia, Belgium, Estonia, Israel, Norway and the Netherlands.
The best 10 countries from Semi-Final 2 will qualify for the Grand Final on Saturday the 11th of May.
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