Eurovision 2022 LIVE: UK’s Sam Ryder tipped as top contender despite Ukraine leading polls

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The Ukrainian entry, Kalush Orchestra, will offer tough competition, currently standing as the top favourites to snag first prize. TikTok sensation Mr Ryder is representing the UK with his song “Space Man”, and is currently the second favourite to win. Hopes of a British win were bolstered during Friday afternoon’s rehearsal when Mr Ryder was called as the winner. The iconic competition will conclude tonight in Turin’s PalaOlimpico – and will air from 8pm.

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UK a top contender to nab first place in tonight’s final

The UK is a top contender to win the Eurovision final 2022, according to Betfair Exchange. 

Ukraine are 2/1 to score a record number of Eurovision points in Saturday’s final, a feat that is held by Portugal, who registered 758 in 2017.

Ukraine are also heavy odds-on favourites at 4/11 on Betfair Exchange to win the Eurovision 2022 final.

The United Kingdom (8/1) and Sweden (11/1) are other contenders to claim top spot in Turin.

Betfair Exchange: Eurovision 2022 winner

Ukraine: 4/11

United Kingdom: 8/1

Sweden: 11/1

Italy: 33/1

Spain: 39/1

Serbia: 149/1

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