🇦🇱🇪🇺 BIG EUROVISION PREDICTION SURVEY 2025: FESTIVALI I KËNGËS RESULTS
Based on predictions of Eurofans, I have simulated FiK 63 10000 times. These prediction and simulations give us a detailed picture of how we may expect the contest to play out. Let's take a closer look (🧵)
It is clear from the predictions, that Elvana goes into the final as a massive favourite. While her jury is only slightly ahead of the others, her televote lead is massive, averaging around a 3rd of all votes casts. Her closest competititor is Shkodra Elektronike, with around 13%
If we look at the average final, it's clear to see how this matters. If Elvana is able to match the vote we expect, jury votes won't matter to her win. Any competitor will need a huge overperformance in the televote to have a shot at snatching the win
So does this seem like the best result for Albania's chances in Basel? The short answer is yes, as Elvana is predicted to do better with juries and televoters than the other acts. However, the gap to Shkodra is much smaller here, with Orgesa and Ardit also seeming like likely Q's
Let's now take a look at each entry's detailed overview. It is worth noting that this survey saw a much lower response rate than usual, perhaps due to an overload of songs, interest being focused around the top and late launch. However I still thing you will find this interesting
Elvana Gjata - Karnaval:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 80
Average tele prediction: 34.7%
Win chance: 93.52%
Top 3 chance: 99.12%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 44.7/135.9/180.6
Shkodra Elektronike - Zjerm:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 72.1
Average tele prediction: 12.7%
Win chance: 4.88%
Top 3 chance: 60.96%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 37.9/50.1/87.9
Orgesa Zaimi - I parë:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 68.2
Average tele prediction: 7.5%
Win chance: 0.44%
Top 3 chance: 29.34%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 34.6/30.1/64.7
Ardit Çuni - Amane:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 65.7
Average tele prediction: 7.7%
Win chance: 0.32%
Top 3 chance: 26.17%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 33.1/30.9/64
Mal Retkoceri - Antihero:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 71.4
Average tele prediction: 6.4%
Win chance: 0.3%
Top 3 chance: 24.1%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 37.4/26.3/63.7
Lorenc Hasrama - Frymë:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 61
Average tele prediction: 5.3%
Win chance: 0.23%
Top 3 chance: 15.92%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 29.9/22.4/52.3
Alis Kallacej - Mjegull:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 69.4
Average tele prediction: 3.6%
Win chance: 0.01%
Top 3 chance: 11.82%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 35.6/14.5/50.1
Vesa Smolica - Lutem:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 57.4
Average tele prediction: 4.7%
Win chance: 0.2%
Top 3 chance: 10.72%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 27.2/19.9/47.1
Jet - Gjallë:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 58.8
Average tele prediction: 4.3%
Win chance: 0.03%
Top 3 chance: 9.4%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 28.4/17.8/46.2
Djemtë e Detit - Larg:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 45.3
Average tele prediction: 4.5%
Win chance: 0.07%
Top 3 chance: 8.64%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 21/19.3/40.3
Algert Sala - Bosh:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 60
Average tele prediction: 2.8%
Win chance: 0%
Top 3 chance: 2.66%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 28/11.7/39.8
Nita Latifi - Zemrës:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 33.9
Average tele prediction: 1.4%
Win chance: 0%
Top 3 chance: 0.52%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 13.4/6.6/19.9
Kejsi Jazxhi - Kur bota hesht:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 42.5
Average tele prediction: 0.5%
Win chance: 0%
Top 3 chance: 0.32%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 17.5/2/19.4
Stine - E kishim nis:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 21.5
Average tele prediction: 2.7%
Win chance: 0%
Top 3 chance: 0.24%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 6.5/12.8/19.3
Gjergj Kaçinari - Larg jetës pa ty:
FiK:
Average jury prediction: 31.2
Average tele prediction: 1.4%
Win chance: 0%
Top 3 chance: 0.07%
Av. points received (jury/tele/total): 10.8/5.9/16.7
BIG EUROVISION PREDICTION SURVEY 2026 RESULTS
After collecting the predictions of 327 fans and using them to simulate the contest 100000 times in a sophisticated model, here are the results. A full, high detail forecast of the contest based on our collective wisdom (a thread 🧵)
Before we start, a quick disclaimer:
While the model has proven relatively reliable before, being on par/better than the odds, it is not omniscient. There will be misses
The results are also not my personal predictions, as I am only responsible for one 327th of the models data
SEMI 1
While 🇫🇮🇬🇷🇸🇪🇮🇱🇲🇩 look like obvious safe qualifiers, 🇭🇷🇷🇸🇲🇪 also look likely, in part helped by strong support from each other. 🇱🇹🇬🇪 round off the top 10 with 🇵🇱 looking like a dark horse, and 🇧🇪🇵🇹 being outsiders. Chances look more bleak for 🇪🇪🇸🇲, but nothing is impossible
SANREMO 2025 SONGWRITER DEEP DIVE 🇮🇹🕸️📊
Always a highlight of the Eurovision year, Sanremo is back for the 75th time. And as always, the songs feature many familiar faces from Sanremo past and present. Let's take a closer look at all the connections (a thread 🧵) #sanremo25
Sarah Toscano - Amarcord
"Amarcord" was written with the help of regular writers Federica Abbate and Jacopo Ettorre who previously collabed on "Due" and "Fino a qui", as well as a team of less frequent writers who worked on "No grazie" and "Furore"
Serena Brancale - Anema e core
Another Abbate/Ettorre song, this time with Nicola Lazzerin in the mix. Nicola is making a big debut in this years contest, being behind 4 of the original 30 songs. Serena herself competed in the Newcomers section back in 2015
POLSKIE KWALIFIKACJE 2025 SONGWRITER DEEP DIVE 🇵🇱🕸️📊
After a brief experiment with internal selection Poland is back to giving us national finals. In the lineup we find multiple entrants and songwriters from the past. Let's take a closer look at all the connections (a thread 🧵)
Chrust - Tempo
"Tempo" was written with the help of Krzysztof Falkowski, who was behind Maciej Musiałowski's entry in last year's internal selection, finishing 9th, receiving Kasia Moś highest points
Daria Marx - Let It Burn
Daria made the superfinal back in 2022 with her hit song "Paranoia". Now she's back, this time with the help of veteran writer Peter Boström and DMGP 2025 entrant Maria Broberg. The two also collaborated on Xannova Xan's song for this year's Greek final
VIDBIR 2025 SONGWRITER DEEP DIVE 🇺🇦🕸️📊
As always, #Vidbir is a highlight of the Eurovision season. This year, five out of the ten entries have connection to other entries in the Eurovision world. Let's take a closer look at all the connections (a thread 🧵)
A quick note:
As I source my database from different sources, different translitterations have to be harmonized for me to make these connections. Due to that some connections may have been missed. Please let me know if non-Ukrainian transliterations have been used in the plots!
Molodi - My Sea
The Mariupol group is making their Vidbir debut with the help of one of last year's winning songwriters, Anton Chilibi. On top of his "Teresa & Maria" involvement, Anton also wrote Carpetman's "Endless Fight"
EUROSONG 2025 SONGWRITER DEEP DIVE 🇧🇪🕸️📊
Tonight is the night, where we'll once again witness a Belgian selection, after last years internal process. What really sets #Eurosong apart, is the fact the 5/8 were written by the same person! Let's take a closer look (a thread 🧵)
Leez - Perfectly Imperfect
Perfectly Imperfect was written by Will Knox, who was involved with Eurovision 2019 winner "Arcade", in addition to a few NF entries. Also in the mix is Loek van der Grinten, who helped write Netherlands 2023 entry "Burning Daylight"
Le Manou - Fille à papa
One of five songs written by Willem Vanderstichele, who is truly making an impactful debut in the Eurovision world
ETHNIKÓS TELIKÓS 2025 SONGWRITER DEEP DIVE 🇬🇷🕸️📊
After many years of internal selections the Greek selection is finally back to our screens! Among the participants we see a few connections to former entries, both recent and older. Let's take a look (a thread 🧵) #EthnikosTelikos
Klavdia - Asteromata
One of the two big favourites, Asteromata was written by the writing team Arcade, who were also involved with Stefania's 2020 and 2021 entries. Will they be able to add another Eurovision participation to their resumé?
Constantinos Christoforou and Kostas Karafotis - Paradeisos
Constantinos is no stranger to Eurovision, having represented his native Cyprus three times (1996/2002/2005). Will he be able to at a Greek participation to his list? Rodoula was involved with two Cypriot entries as well