Australia Backed from 50/1 into 7/1 for Eurovision with Delta Goodrem Confirmed
Australia have been backed from 50/1 into 7/1 to win Eurovision having named Delta Goodrem as their entry for the 2026 contest.
The 41-year-old is one of Australia's bestselling popstars, and her selection represents something of a shift for the country, who've mostly named lesser-known artists for Eurovision.
Goodrem signed her first record deal at the age of 15, with her launching album going on to end up being the second-highest selling Australian album. The vocalist will perform 'Eclipse' in Vienna, a tune she states "truly has to do with alignment and everything working ... because one minute. It's sort of magical when it takes place."
Australia's move in the marketplace is among a variety of huge cost changes of late, with Finland now clear favourites. bet365's Steve Freeth said: "With numerous national winners now revealed there have been various lobbyists in the Outright market - which will be more impacted when the leviathan Swedish Melodifestivalen reaches its climax this Saturday.
"Finland have actually seen considerable support, reducing from an opening rate of 16/1 into their current odds of 9/4. In regards to stakes, Finland have taken more than a quarter of the entire market with 26.2% ahead of Greece (19.1%), Denmark (14.4%) and Australia (5.3%).
"Their entry, 'Liekinheitin' by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, has actually clearly captured the creativity of bet365 customers. While thought about a reliable competitor and a worthy favourite at this stage, there's a feeling that it might be a bit too enthusiastic with its ideas, potentially leading to staging problems.
"Denmark are also strong in the market at 5/1, having actually opened at 20/1. Soren Torpegaard Lund's tune is 'For vi gar hjem'. However, a possible concern raised is that with both Denmark and Finland being Nordic nations, they may split votes, and this cost could be artificially short, potentially wandering.
"Greece are now standing at 11/2, a considerable relocation from their opening price of 25/1. Akylas's entry, 'Ferto', is currently making waves, performing at other National Finals and likely to secure strong ballot allies.
"Australia have actually experienced a shift, moving from 50/1 into 7/1. With Delta Goodrem representing them with 'Eclipse', they're seen as a strong competitor for Eurovision glory. This backing reflects their prospective, especially considering their strong efficiencies in their previous involvements (5th and 2nd in their first two years).