Semi 1:
Was more or less expected by many it seems. The chances to Q went up, but they aren't a sure lock imo.
I understand that it might be too early for this but the flow is good and it would be either this or Ukraine, I think. They wouldn't have Ukraine 2nd and maybe they could have Poland, but maybe the performance doesn't call for it.
Expected it to be somewhat early. They might lose some points, but I don't think they will struggle to Q.
Again expected placement. I don't think it hurts it too much to come after Lithuania.
Not too much to say, easy Q and probably top 3.
Being between Ukraine and Croatia might hurt it, but I like the flow between them personally. Probably a borderline Q.
Glad they gave them the prime spot. I don't know how it will be during the live shows but it stands out a lot during the recap. Probably will win the semi.
Dead on arrival. Might finish last.
is a weird combo. It seems that it helps Finland the most, but if Slovenia puts on a spectacular performance they might overshadow them. Moldova is still chanceless imo.
A decent place I think, though I fear that it might get lost in the shuffle.
Probably will have a good performance. It's not a sure lock, but it will probably qualify.
That's a very good spot for it imo. There is enough contrast between the other two songs and it's towards the end so there is no fear about it being forgotten like Azerbaijan. Probably a borderline Q?
Even if it wasn't for Luxembourg, I think it's a nice song to close the show with. It would be either this or Finland, I guess. Anyway, I think they will do what they can for them to qualify, so probably another borderline Q? Like around 7th place.
Regarding the AQ, it might be okay to have them perform between the entries this year that there aren't too many songs in the semis, but in a year with 40+ competing countries they can't do that. I don't really like the idea in general, I think it disturbs the flow of the show. They can just perform later.