Mercury Pies 2009

A few months back we asked a few of our favourite music websites and blogs to share their thoughts on who should be nominated for this year's Mercury Prize. Thirteen replied, and between us they made quite a good fist at predicting the 2009 shortlist.

With the big announcement upon us, we felt it was the perfect time to return to our experts to ask them who they think will be the lucky winner, and who they would like to be the lucky winner. The results make interesting reading;

Its Getting Boring By The Sea

Who they would like to win: Friendly Fires

Who they think will win: Florence & The Machine

Strangeglue

Who they would like to win: Friendly Fires

Who they think will win: The Horrors

To Die By Your Side

Who they would like to win: Florence & The Machine

Who they think will win: La Roux

The Line Of Best Fit

Who they would like to win: The Horrors

Who they think will win: Bat For Lashes

BlackPlastic

Who they would like to win: Friendly Fires

Who they think will win: The Horrors

Chromewaves

Who they would like to win: Bat For Lashes

Who they think will win: Bat For Lashes

Faded Glamour

Who they would like to win: Friendly Fires

Who they think will win: The Horrors

Mike Diver - BBC Music Reviews Editor

Who they would like to win: The Invisible

Who they think will win: Bat For Lashes

So if our bloggers are anything to go by The Horrors and Bat For Lashes will be battling it out the final moments of the judging panels discussion later this evening. And win or not, Friendly Fires have already won over a lot of new fans with their debut.

Don't forget you can watch the live announcement and exclusive Mercury Prize ceremony performances from all the shortlisted artists at bbc.co.uk/mercuryprize

Who do you think will win?