THE SECRET ingredients to the perfect Eurovision song have been revealed and it might be bad news for the UK’s act.
As various European countries go head-to-head tonight, a leading betting company has revealed that always have three key traits.
Sport Betting Online found that the first of the three factors relates to whether the song is written in a minor or a major key; minor keys often sound sadder, where major keys tend to sound happier and more joyful.
80 per cent of the winning songs, including and , are written in a minor key.
Most winning songs also have an average tempo of 106 beats per minute (BPM), with having 103 BPM and having 105 BPM.
The final factor relates to language, as ten of the last 15 winning songs were written in English.
Despite that advantage, the UK act has the odds stacked against them – according to exclusive information from Sports Betting online.
Remember Monday’s track is written in a major key and has an average BPM rate of 136.
A spokesperson from the betting company said: “ entry brings a vibrant and relatable energy to Eurovision 2025.
“Their harmonious vocals and genre-blending style align with several successful trends.
“However, the song’s major key and humorous theme might set it apart from the emotionally intense entries that have recently won.
“If audiences are ready for something fun and feel-good, the UK may have a dark horse on its hands.”;;
Despite the track bucking several winning trends, Remember Monday’s song was well-received when they took to the stage on Thursday.
Fans could be heard cheering throughout the trio’s performance, while singing along to What the Hell Just Happened’s catchy lyrics.
Brits loved the track too, with one writing on social media: “Remember Monday could WIN THIS WHOLE THING. INCREDIBLE. Perfection in the arena!”;;
UK fans can only hope that its broad appeal – with country aesthetics being on trend and English being the language of most winning songs – will take .
Sports Betting Online also analysed the frontrunners at this year’s singing competition, though, and one group is set to .
Sweden’s Bara Badu Batsu – performed by KAJ – has an average BPM of 106 and is written in the minor key, specifically A Minor.
The track is sung in Swedish with Finnish phrases, which does buck the trend of winning songs being in English.
However, experts think this may work in the trio’s favour – just a singing in Italian took to a win.
Following close behind is JJ who will be singing a track entitled Wasted Love.
This track has 133 BPM, which is much faster than the average winning BPM, but is written in a minor key.
It is also sung in English, which normally broadens a song’s appeal at the competition.
The final frontrunner is Louane, whose track was recorded at 88 BPM and is sung in the singer’s native language.
Her heartbreaking song is entitled Maman – the French word for “mother”;;.
With all of the data considered, the competition is to lose.
The contest will kick off on May 13, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland, before ending on May 17.
Last year’s winning artist Nemo will be performing their track – entitled The Code – at the finale.
However, not every country in Europe will be appearing at the competition.
Russia has been due to controversies surrounding the invasion of Ukraine.
Other countries, including Bulgaria and Romania, have pulled out due to funding problems.
Israel has confirmed that it will be competing at Eurovision 2025, despite an open letter – signed by several former winners – urging judges to ban the country from the contest.
