Semi 2 - our first five predictions

Time to turn our attention to which songs we think are most likely to qualify for the Final from Semi 2. We'll reveal - in no particular order - our first 5 countries today, with 5 more tomorrow.

First up we reckon that after one year out, Sweden will be back in the Final this year. Popular by Eric Saade wouldn't have been our first choice from the songs in Melodifestivalen, but it's very catchy, is slickly choreographed and the glass smashing gimmick comes just at the right time. Fingers crossed there's no Schalgerfiasko this year!

Staying in Scandinavia our second prediction is for Denmark. Again A Friend in London's song, New Tomorrow, wasn't our favourite in the Danish national final, but it's anthemic, engaging and likely to appeal to juries and a wide cross section of the voting public. And if they keep the big blow up balls in the presentation so much the better!

Our third choice is Belarus. Controversial, eh? Well not really. Anastasiya Vinnikova sings I love Belarus, and we think it's just really good fun. It's one of the few old style Eurovision songs in the Contest, and juries might not be too generous with their points, but we think viewers will enjoy the sheer exuberance of it all.

Next up is Bosnia-Herzegovina with Dino Merlin and Love In Rewind. We're not quite sure exactly what this song is about, but as soon as we heard it we loved it! It possesses one of the strongest melodies in the Contest, and we love the over exaggerated mannerisms in the performance. We don't see it winning the whole thing, but it deserves Top 10.

Our final prediction today is Romania. Hotel FM are unlikely to replicate the top 3 position that Romania scored last year, but this song should have broad support. Yes, Change sounds like it wouldn't be out of place in a mid 90s UK Song For Europe, but what's wrong with that?

Be sure to check back tomorrow to see who we think will join Sweden, Denmark, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Romania in the Final.