Rehearsals are underway so Lid and Simon use this week's episode to look at the top of the Eurovision win market and discuss any moves that they have seen as a result of first rehearsals. They also discuss the qualify and top 10 markets, from which Lid picks his tip based on an impressive first rehearsal. Lid heads to Malmo at the weekend and he provides a preview of what he'll be up to when he's there and what content you can expect over the course of Eurovision week.  ..read more

On this week's episode, Lid and Simon take a look at the different datasets, proxies and metrics that can serve as an indicator as to what will do well at Eurovision, and where the value is in the betting market. They look at Spotify stats, various polls and EuroJury before finishing off by talking about the BetEurovision team's model and revealing who it is predicting will win the contest this year. Lid's analysis of the data leads him to a tip for the Top 10 market as his weekly podcast tip.  ..read more

Having discussed the favourites in the market a few weeks ago, in this episode Lid and Simon look at some potential selections at longer odds. They each pick five outside bets, from markets ranging from Top 10 to Semi Qualify to Jury Winner, that they think are worth considering and discuss the pros and cons of each one. Lid's fifth and final pick is the official podcast tip for this week ..read more

This week, Lid and Simon answer your questions! Topics include: - Market moves as a result of pre-parties - Metrics and whether some are overrated - How this year's market is behaving differently as a result of no short price favourite - The fan bubble vs casual voters - Betting habits by country and whether this affects market prices - Semi Final markets (from which Lid picks his tip for this week)  ..read more

In this week's favourites special episode, Lid and Simon run down the top of the very open Eurovision win market and discuss the chances of each of the favourites and whether their current prices offer any value. Lid chooses one of these favourites as his tip for this week's episode ..read more

This week, Lid and Simon discuss (very briefly) the final song of the season to be selected, before swiftly moving on to look at the moves at the top of the Eurovision win market. They also share some thoughts and discussion points from a recent meeting of the Bet Eurovision team where all songs were reviewed and their merits discussed. This threw up a few songs at long odds that the team are keeping an eye on. This has given Lid some inspiration for his weekly tip, which he chooses from the top 10 market, where he thinks he's spotted some value.  ..read more

This week, Lid and Simon focus on the Melodifestivalen Final with Lid providing not one, but five tips from various MF markets ahead of the big night on Saturday. The top of the Eurovision win market is also discussed with Switzerland shortening in to contention over the last week. The latest countries to select or reveal their Eurovision songs are also covered with Lid offering a view on whether their price offers any value or not.  ..read more

This week, Lid and Simon review some big moves at the top of the Eurovision win market with Croatia and Iceland both shortening significantly. They also take a first look of the season at the top 5 and top 10 markets to see if there is any value there. Lid is excited for Melodifestivalen Heat 5 and that is where his tip comes from this week.  ..read more

This week, Lid and Simon review the big movers at the top of the Eurovision win market with two countries shortening in to contention. They also look ahead to the national finals this coming weekend, as well as Melodifestivalen Heat 4, which doesn't inspire Lid so he decides to look to the final market for his weekly tip instead. A BetEurovision trip to the San Marino press conference where the 8 big name artists taking part in their selection were revealed is also discussed!  ..read more

This week, the podcast duo reflect on another losing tip from UMK, and debate whether two countries have missed out on picking potential Eurovision winners from their national finals. With another busy weekend ahead, Lid also previews the markets for MGP Dansk, Eesti Laul and Melodifestivalen Heat 3 where he's been impressed with one entry and expects it to do well.  ..read more