Eurovision 2014 Semi Final Rehearsals Rolling Blog. Photo : EBU/DR

The Final is shaping up now although we do not know the positions in the running order except for Denmark. So here is how it is looking

FIRST HALF

Germany

Armenia

Sweden

Iceland

Azerbaijan

Ukraine

Montenegro

Sweden and Armenia are one and two in the betting odds so a first half draw may be a hindrance to both their chances. Also Ukraine who are fifth favourite have the same issue. From the above list Iceland is jumping out at me as a potential show starter in the Final.

SECOND HALF

United Kingdom

Spain

Italy

France

Hungary

The Netherlands

San Marino

Russia

Denmark No. 23

The second half of the show is always seen as being an advantage as was apparent by most of the countries artists reactions of joy when they were seen drawing it out of the bowl. The United Kingdom at third favourite and Hungary at 4th favourite must really fancy their chances now. Also after their Semi Final The Netherlands have shot up the ranking to sixth and talk of a Dutch win is raising it’s head now. San Marino must be delighted at a first time in the Final and a second half draw gives them a good chance for a respectable finish on the scoreboard instead of the bottom as some were assuming would be their destiny. Maybe just maybe?