Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Semi Final betting preview Visit Betfair Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 10 May 2011 Tweet Related Articles See all Eurovision Song Contest news Share it Pin It The first of the Eurovision Song Contest semi finals takes place this evening with Russia and Azerbaijan tipped to qualifyWith the big five of Spain, Italy, Germany, France and the old UK all bulldozing their way straight through to the final, our Eurovision attention turns to the two semi-finals, from which ten nations will emerge from each, for the dubious honour of competing in Saturday night's Dusseldorf showdown.The first point to consider in the betting is the markets themselves. Whilst there is obviously a wee bit of glory in winning the semi, the aim for each 'artist' would be simply to reach the final. Think of Usain Bolt jogging towards the line in a 100m Olympics heat, before ploughing your earnings into a Semi-Final 'Winner' bet. It is little surprise therefore, that most of the liquidity can be found in the 'To Qualify' market.It is no surprise to see Russia and Azerbaijan as the two favourites to go through - the Azerbaijani entry is hotly fancied to win the whole thing (more of which later in the week).The long shots to qualify (aside from San Marino) are the Portuguese, possibly due to being one of only two countries in this semi, to risk singing in their native language - the other being Poland. Opting to warble in any language other than English is Eurovision suicide - after all, there has only been one winner since 1998 who has completely shunned our mother tongue.Having had your bet, BBC3 at 20:00 on Tuesday night is your place to watch the first Semi-Final, where Sara Cox will be revealing to the nation that she is still alive, by ramming a commentary down our necks, in her usual subtle, dulcet tones. Read our Betfair review £20 risk-free bet plus £1000 cashback Like Like Post to wall 435 Reads All Entertainment News Recent Entertainment Articles Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Romania25 May 2012Romania's Eurovision entry couldn't be more in keeping with the contest but the competition may hav Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Italy25 May 2012Italy have a very strong Eurovision entry but will their late song change be enough to see them go Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Betting – Sweden favourite for glory25 May 2012It is that time of year again in the world of music... it is Eurovision Song Contest this weekend! Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Serbia25 May 2012Serbia's Eurovision entry looks a certainty for a high finish with Zeljko Joksimovic's ballad sure Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Russia25 May 2012Russia are this year's novelty act at the Eurovision Song Contest but the odds suggest that the sin Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Sweden25 May 2012Loreen is singing for Sweden at Eurovision 2012 and is the red hot favourite to win the much covete More Stories Recent Articles Super League Magic Weekend Money Back at Betfred25 May 2012Betfred are running a money back promotion on all of the Super League Magic Weekend matches. Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Norway v England Preview – Hodgson should enjoy winning start25 May 2012England begin their preparations for Euro 2012 with a friendly in Norway on Saturday night, and new Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Ireland25 May 2012Jedward are back with another song for Eurovision but Waterline won't be a winner for the twins thi Monaco Grand Prix Betting Tips25 May 2012The 2012 Formula 1 Championship continues this weekend with the Monaco Grand Prix – and could we se 2012 French Open Men’s Betting Tips – Nadal to reign at Roland Garros25 May 2012The 2012 French Open gets underway on Sunday, and king of clay Rafael Nadal is the 4/5 favourite to More Stories Tags Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Betting, Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Semi Final, Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Semi Final Preview
