Posted May 9, 200718 yr Ok, so people have been changing their minds all the way through this run-up, but all the countries have had their rehearsals now so who do you think will win and qualify from the semi-final and stuff? On the semi-final, I think we have four guaranteed finalists in Serbia, Belarus, Bulgaria and Turkey. Other countries who I expect to qualify are Switzerland and FYR Macedonia. So that's six, but the other four are very hard to predict. I think we have a straight fight then between Iceland, Hungary, Moldova, Slovenia, Malta, Cyprus, Georgia, Latvia, Netherlands, Andorra and Israel. Eugh. So many! The four though who I'm thinking will go through are Moldova and Georgia, who will no doubt benefit from neighbourly voting in this dog-fight, and two rank outsiders with the bookies in Iceland and Hungary. There'll be big disappointments from the Cypriots and Maltese I'm reckoning, and I don't think the punkness of Andorra will be widely liked throughout Europe - though I expect the United Kingdom and Ireland to give a fair few votes to it. The Israeli song has a bad draw, and will be lost amidst the excellent songs on in the first ten of the semi-final, despite its reputation also, which I don't particularly care about seeing as I hate the song. Latvia are on last - out of 28 - so it could go one of two ways - finish the contest on a fantastic note, or be seen by an audience of about ten people as so many will have turned over or decided who to vote for. The Netherlands may have quite a catchy song also, but it will be lost too within these bigger songs. Disappointment in Scandanavia, as I see bouncy numbers from Norway and Denmark finishing 16-20 in the semi. Into the final, and I've finally come to believe that we have a clear winner. I hated to think it to begin with, and I still despise the song, but I think we'll be back in Kiev and Ukraine next year. This awful song will score points throughout Europe, and will put the United Kingdom and Romania to shame, whom I both think will finish very near the bottom. Second place will be a fight between the Baltic countries too I'm fearing. Belarus and Russia both have strong songs - though I still don't see the magic of the former - and will probably wrap up the top three. Serbia will finish fourth, I think. Singing in her native language might put some voters off, despite this being a great song. Bulgaria and Greece should finish highly, but neither have the power to go on and win it. Despite the songs being quite good, I can't see Finland or Ireland doing much either. I don't think either will do as badly as some are predicting, and I'm gonna say 11-15 for both. On the big four, I actually think Scooch will finish highest, though France could be a surprise package and do well. However Spain and Germanywill probably wrap up the bottom four with Armenia and indeed the United Kingdom; Romania's shame will be avoided with high marks from Moldova, Portugal and Spain. On now to Lithuania, and I think this could do a lot better than we've all been thinking. A gentle song that could just do well on the night - I'm thinking Latvia and Denmark in 2005 here. A big surprise of the night I'm thinking also in Sweden's entry, and not in a good way. I can see it flopping, I don't know why, I just can and I'm actually thinking bottom half here. The only other automatic finalist I haven't mentioned here is Bosnia-Herzegovina, whom I can see having a very average night. They'll benefit from votes from Croatia et al, but will only get ten or so from the rest of Europe I'm thinking, enough to secure a semi-final placing in 2008.
May 9, 200718 yr I think Ukraine will come top three unfortunately :( And I think that Moldova, Malta, Serbia, Belarus, Cyprus, FYR Macedonia, Switzerland, Norway (who I think will JUST sneak it with Guri's saucy routine :drama:), Slovenia (Can't rule them out here ^_^) and Poland (who will be aided HEAVILY by teenage votes I think :funky:) will go through to the final. I think Turkey may CONTROVERSIALLY/justifiably be kicked out ^_^
May 10, 200718 yr A tough one... Semi Final top 5 prediction: 1. Belarus 2. Serbia 3. Bulgaria 4. Latvia 5. Switzerland Final top 5 prediction: 1. Ukraine 2. Belarus 3. Serbia 4. Latvia 5. Switzerland I pray that I'm wrong
May 10, 200718 yr i dont like serbia song at all i think its boring and nothing special Well, everybody have different opinion. ^_^ It's not typical Eurovision song, that's clear. And you don't understand the lyrics. :P It isn't the best (I liked one song more), but it's good. ^_^
May 10, 200718 yr OK, after a rethink...: I THINK the following will go through: BULGARIA BELARUS SWITZERLAND MOLDOVA SERBIA FYR OF MACEDONIA MALTA ANDORRA TURKEY LATVIA I WANT the following to go through: CYPRUS MOLDOVA DENMARK POLAND SERBIA FYR OF MACEDONIA NORWAY MALTA HUNGARY SLOVENIA I just know Norway and Hungary and one of either Macedonia or Malta won't make it :cry::cry::cry:
May 10, 200718 yr I have to agree with you all and predict Ukraine will win. Belarus, Serbia, and Russia should make into top five also. Of the Western countries I think Finland has a good chance making it into top ten (especially now that all Northern countries in the semifinal failed 2 qualify) and Sweden could be the Dj Bobo of the final. Of the countries that did qualify I think Moldova, Latvia, and Macedonia will rank the lowest. Of the big four I think Spain could go either way...be the surprise country battling for a top five finish or end up in the bottom five. France probably will end up around 15th and UK finishing around where Daz did last year. I think Germany will finish last in the competition (second time in three years) and could even manage to score zero points. Bosnia will loose loads of "ethnic votes" for Serbia and might struggle. And of the countries straight through to the final, I predict little or no success to Romania, Lithuania, and Armenia
May 11, 200718 yr A tough one... Semi Final top 5 prediction: 1. Belarus 2. Serbia 3. Bulgaria 4. Latvia 5. Switzerland Final top 5 prediction: 1. Ukraine 2. Belarus 3. Serbia 4. Latvia 5. Switzerland I pray that I'm wrong Well other than Switzerland I'll be on the money lol!
May 11, 200718 yr Considering Eastern Europe is dominating now, I don't expect any Western countries to do well so here goes: 1. Ukraine 2. Belarus 3. Serbia 4. Latvia 5. Slovenia 6. Bulgaria 7. Moldova 8. Georgia 9. Russia 10. Hungary 11. FYR Macedonia 12. Turkey 13. Sweden 14. Spain 15. Germany 16. Bosnia-Herzegovina 17. Greece 18. France 19. Romania 20. Finland 21. Ireland 22. United Kingdom 23. Lithuania 24. Armenia It would be awful if Scooch finished that low but with the power of the East and Bobo's cheesy pop departure, its not looking a likely success is it...I just hope the props win them a higher position than I have predicted!
May 11, 200718 yr This seems to be turning out to be the worst contest in history. Almost half are Eastern European countries. Most of these (with the exception of Russia) are rubbish. This only goes to help Scooch. One problem is that all these countries will vote for each other. Some of the best are not even in the final. Switzerland, Andorra, Norway, Denmark. I feel like boycotting it this year. Something really needs sorting out. The big four who put the money in should get together and really sort it out. Why should the big four pour all that money into the show just to be left out in the cold by the former eastern block countries. These countries wouldn't know what music is if it hit them on the head. Edited May 11, 200718 yr by Euro Music
May 11, 200718 yr This seems to be turning out to be the worst contest in history. Almost half are Eastern European countries. Most of these (with the exception of Russia) are rubbish. This only goes to help Scooch. One problem is that all these countries will vote for each other. Some of the best are not even in the final. Switzerland, Andorra, Norway, Denmark. I feel like boycotting it this year. Something really needs sorting out. The big four who put the money in should get together and really sort it out. Why should the big four pour all that money into the show just to be left out in the cold by the former eastern block countries. These countries wouldn't know what music is if it hit them on the head. As much as I am displeased with this situation, the East are bringing new types of music to the show...Switzerland and Denmark's songs are about 7 or 8 years too late (and the UK's though it pains me to say it)
May 11, 200718 yr As much as I am displeased with this situation, the East are bringing new types of music to the show...Switzerland and Denmark's songs are about 7 or 8 years too late (and the UK's though it pains me to say it) TRUE!!!!
May 11, 200718 yr I think it will go as follows: 1 - Russia 2 - Ukraine 3 - Serbia 4 - Belarus 5 - Moldova 6 - FYR of Macedonia 7 - Turkey -_- 8 - Slovenia 9 - Bulgaria 10 - Latvia 11 - Hungary 12 - Sweden 13 - Georgia 14 - Lithuania 15 - Finland 16 - Bosnia-Herzegovina 17 - Armenia 18 - Greece 19 - Romania 20 - Spain 21 - UK 22 - France 23 - Germany 24 - Ireland :( Western AND Eastern Europe will club together for Russia I think :lol:
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