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Eurovision 2026: The Song from Finland Bringing Akyla Second in Betting

Published February 18, 2026, 09:24

Greece and Finland are currently in the top two positions in the betting odds for Eurovision 2026, with the Finnish candidacy leading and the Greek entry of Akyla following closely behind, a few months before the competition to be held in May in Vienna. After the 27-year-old singer's victory in the Greek national final “Sing for Greece 2026” on Sunday, February 15th with the song “Ferto”, Greece rose to second place in the predictions. Cyprus is also high in the betting, indicating a strong Finnish, Cypriot and Greek presence in the competition. The betting odds are an indication of each country’s chances of winning, although they are not always accurate. Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna in May.