Felicia challenged by illness and strong competitors

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Felicia challenged by illness and strong competitors
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According to the general audience and the bookmakers, it's Felicia who will take the win. But she's not only challenged by a stubborn cold - there are also strong competitors.

Greczula is tipped by the bookmakers to come in second - last year he came in third in the competition. He was first to perform in this year's Melodifestival and during his act there was a technical mishap, when the stand meant to lift him to the arena roof did not work.

But now they've fixed it, so there will be a flight tonight, he says.

How would it feel to go to Eurovision?

That would be absolutely amazing, a dream come true. It would be really fun, so I hope it happens.

“In its place”

Second in the Melodifestivalsklubben audience survey, however, was Lilla Al-Fadji, who already has his mind on the Eurovision stage. This week he became the only artist to overtake Felicia's "My system" on Spotify.

So it feels right; we just have to thank and accept it, he says.

Medina comes in third place both in the audience survey and when the betting companies' odds are combined into an average.

We are happy with the top five. If you read the odds and consider the feeling, it might be a little difficult to take first place, but you never know, says Sami Rekik.

Ali Jammali points out that there are indeed many in the starting field who are aiming for victory.

You noticed it today, we talked about how all the acts have leveled up. Everyone is hungry to win.

How much do you want to take everything home and go to Vienna?

We really want to win, represent Sweden and spread our love. That has been our ambition for a long time. I've never been to Vienna either, says Sami Rekik.

Östberg: "Jogging up"

Smash Into Pieces came seventh in the audience poll but they are optimistic about their chances in the final.

It would be a great honor to bring rock to Eurovision, says Chris Adam.

Otherwise, the band agrees on who their favorite is.

"Fires are dangerous. We like fire," says Per Bergquist.

Brandsta City Släckers are ecstatic about being on the Melloscenen stage, but do not want to assume victory in advance.

"It would have been fun to win, but there are many who are incredibly good. Everyone is a winner," says Glenn Borgkvist.

Keyboardist Olle Östberg, who has been suffering from acute gout, is feeling better. During Friday's rehearsal, he was helped up on stage, but the plan is for him to manage on his own tonight.

"Maybe I'll jog up," he laughs.

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Facts: How they compete in the final

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1. "Iconic" – A-teens

099-908 01 (10 kronor per vote, of which 9.13 kronor goes to Radiohjälpen)

2. "Dooset daram" - Meira Omar

099-908 02 (10 SEK per vote, of which 9.13 SEK goes to Radiohjälpen)

3. "Delulu" - Little Al-Fadji

099-908 03 (10 SEK per vote, of which 9.13 SEK goes to Radiohjälpen)

4. "Ain't today" – Saga Ludvigsson

099-908 04 (10 SEK per vote, of which 9.13 SEK goes to Radiohjälpen)

5. "Hollow" - Smash Into Pieces

099-908 05 (10 SEK per vote, of which 9.13 SEK goes to Radiohjälpen)

6. “Eternity” – Cimberly

099-908 06 (10 SEK per vote, of which 9.13 SEK goes to Radiohjälpen)

7. "Viva l'amor" - Medina

099-908 07 (10 SEK per vote, of which 9.13 SEK goes to Radiohjälpen)

8. "Half of me" - Greczula

099-908 08 (10 SEK per vote, of which 9.13 SEK goes to Radiohjälpen)

9. "Honey honey" - Robin Bengtsson

099-908 09 (10 SEK per vote, of which 9.13 SEK goes to Radiohjälpen)

10. "My system" - Felicia

099-908 10 (10 kronor per vote, of which 9.13 kronor goes to Radiohjälpen)

11. "Waste your love" - Sanna Nielsen

099-908 11 (10 kronor per vote, of which 9.13 kronor goes to Radiohjälpen)

12. “Straight into the fire” – Brandsta City Fire Extinguishers

099-908 12 (10 kronor per vote, of which 9.13 kronor goes to Radiohjälpen)

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