Who will qualify from Semi 1?

Ahead of rehearsals, which begin this Sunday, Eurovision Express has decided it's time to predict who we think will be the 10 qualifiers from each of the two semi finals.

Today - and in no particular order - we reveal 5 countries whose names we reckon will be in the 'envelopes' on Tuesday 10 May.

First up is Switzerland. The country who gave us the very first Eurovision winner hasn't been doing too well of late, despite some great songs (Era Stupendo was our favourite in 2008!) Who can forget all the talk about DJ Bobo was going to win the whole contest, and he didn't even qualify! This year though we think Anna Rossinelli (above) and her song, In Love For A While, is going to make it through to the Grand Final. It's a quality song, simply performed, and we're sure juries especially will like it.

Our next prediction is Turkey. Initially we were a little disappointed with Yüksek Sadakat's Live It Up, but when we saw the preview video our opinions changed dramatically. This is a good piece of rock/pop, and being performed after 4 female solists will make it stand out. Everyone thinks Turkey's always a safe bet to qualify, but you have to admit that they don't just get through on diaspora - they really have a knack of picking modern, credible songs.

3rd up is Hungary, this year's fan favourite. Like most other people we're loving What About My Dreams? by Kati Wolf (left). It's catchy, punchy, and we're sure it will be the monster hit on the Eurovision dancefloor. Rumours abound that Kati might not be able to cut it live, but, if there's any justice, this will be vying for a Top 5 place in the Final.

Our penultimate choice today is Russia. We were amazed they qualified in 2010, but would be equally surprised if they didn't make it through this year. We're not massively keen on the new Eurovision version of Get You, and think that it would just be better if Alexej Vorobjov got straight into the song. But it's pretty modern, poppy and he's not a bad-looking chap either, so Russia should sail through.

The final prediction today is Nina and her song, Čaroban for Serbia. This 60s inspired entry is extremely well executed, and looks and sounds stylish. It may well stand out amid the more stereotypically 'Eurovision' songs.

So 5 down, 5 more to come. Check back tomorrow for the other entries we think will make it from Semi 1.