The Spanish La Liga is a hugely popular top-flight football league. In fact, La Liga is adored all over the world and broadcast in hundreds of countries each year.
When the famous El Clásico fixture between Real Madrid and Barcelona takes place, the eyes of the world focus on La Liga. Spanish teams have also enjoyed huge success in continental competitions, with Real Madrid winning the European Cup/Champions League a record 15 times.
Due to La Liga’s ever-growing popularity, chances to place bets are incredibly easy to come by, with so many different markets and amazing odds available. To help you along the way, here is Betsson’s handy guide to La Liga online betting.
The History of La Liga
La Liga is the top tier of professional football in Spain and was founded in 1929. Since its founding date, 63 teams have competed in La Liga, and there have been nine different winners.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Valencia, Real Sociedad, Deportivo la Coruna, Sevilla and Real Betis have all lifted the famous trophy. The most successful team is Real Madrid, which has won La Liga a record 36 times. Champions Barcelona trail their fierce rivals with 29 triumphs.
Since the 1997-98 season, 20 teams compete in La Liga each season, with three teams relegated at the end of every campaign. The Spanish top flight is famous for playing home to some of the best footballers in the world, namely Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who share 13 Ballon d’Or awards between them.
The Messi and Ronaldo era in La Liga was one of the most iconic in football history and caught the attention of football fans around the world. El Clásico matches were often the biggest and most watched of the year as a result of their presence, and the impact the pair made is still evident to this very day.
New and talented foreign stars like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, coupled with a seemingly endless supply of homegrown Spanish talent, continue to make La Liga such an entertaining spectacle and its global commercial appeal is huge.
La Liga Records
Most goals: Barcelona legend Messi is La Liga’s leading scorer with a ridiculous 474 goals in 520 appearances. Ronaldo is in second with 311 goals in 292 games.
Most appearances: Andoni Zubizarreta racked up 622 appearances for Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona and Valencia between 1981 and 1998. Former Real Betis legend Joaquín equalled this record and now shares the bragging rights.
Most top-flight seasons: Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao have all participated in the 96 La Liga seasons, having never been relegated to the second tier.
Most wins in a season: Real Madrid (2011-12) and Barcelona (2012-13) share the record of 32 wins in a single campaign.
Most hat-tricks: Messi scored a record 36 hat-tricks for Barcelona. Ronaldo is just behind him with 34.
Most goals in a season: In 2011-12, Messi scored 50 goals in just 37 appearances. Across all competitions that campaign, he scored 73 times in 60 games.
Popular La Liga Betting Markets
Betsson offers updated La Liga odds across the top markets below:
Futures
Outrights are the first markets to be made available, opening weeks before the campaign begins. These bets predict long-term seasonal outcomes. The La Liga winner odds change because of factors like transfer window signings, key player injuries, team form and sudden managerial changes.
Top futures include:
- Outright winner
- Top 4/Top 6 finish
- To be relegated
- Top goalscorer
- Highest scoring team
Matchday Bets
Pre-match bets focus on predicting possible outcomes in a single game. These markets open after the previous game week is concluded and close the moment a game begins.
Matchday betting odds for La Liga matches change dynamically toward kickoff, due to updates like official lineups, injury reports, suspension news, tactical press conferences, mid-week European fatigue and head-to-head historical records.
Popular matchday bets include:
- 1X2
- Double chance
- Over/Under total goals
- BTTS
- Asian handicap
- Draw no bet
- Correct score
- HT/FT
We also offer the latest La Liga top scorer odds for prop markets.
Live Betting
In-play markets offer betting opportunities as the game unfolds. They open immediately when the match kicks off and remain dynamic, but can be briefly suspended during major in-game events, VAR checks, and penalties. La Liga betting odds frequently change after in-game momentum shifts, a sudden red card, an early opening goal, substitutions, visible player fatigue and the remaining minutes. Popular live betting markets include:
- Next team to score
- Live match result
- Next goalscorer
- Rest of the match winner
- Time of next goal
- Next player to be carded
- Total live goals
La Liga Betting Tips
When it comes to betting on any major European football league, it is imperative that you do significant research beforehand. And La Liga betting is no different. Before putting on a bet, ensure you have all the necessary information on the team and players involved.
Take your time to analyse the stats in depth. Have a close look at head-to-head records, current form and potential player absentees due to injury or suspension.
The Betsson La Liga page has a lot of this handy information to help with your football bets. And it is important that you set yourself a budget before placing a bet. Do not wager more than you can afford and never go chasing a loss.
So, now you have all the information and tips needed and can head to the Betsson La Liga page.
Why Bet on La Liga at Betsson?
Betsson is licensed and regulated by the Belgian Gaming Commission. We cover all 380 La Liga matches in a season, offering the latest Spanish La Liga odds across all top betting markets.
Our platform features an intuitive interface and a dedicated mobile app, available on iOS and Android. We also advocate for responsible gambling practices, offering tools and access to professional help. Our football coverage goes beyond La Liga, offering EPL and Champions League betting opportunities as well.
FAQ
Is La Liga the most popular Spanish league?
La Liga Spain is the highest level of professional Spanish football and the most popular. In fact, it is one of the most popular sporting leagues in the world, with millions of football fans keeping a keen eye on La Liga odds and fixtures, as well as frontrunners to win the Spanish football championship.
Which other Spanish football leagues can I bet on with Betsson?
When it comes to Spanish football at Betsson, you can do much more than just bet online on La Liga. We also have markets available for the Segunda Division (LaLiga 2), as well as the Copa del Rey.
What makes La Liga such a popular event?
Spanish La Liga's popularity stems from the domestic and European success of clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Atlético Madrid. Furthermore, the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo era in the 2010s helped make La Liga even more of a household name in every corner of the globe.
Can I bet live on the Spanish La Liga with Betsson?
Live betting on La Liga matches is available right here at Betsson Belgium. Simply navigate to our Live Betting page, where you can bet on La Liga fixtures as the action unfolds before your eyes.
Can I bet on the Spanish La Liga via mobile with Betsson Belgium?
Yes, you can bet on La Liga on mobile devices thanks to the Betsson app, which is available to download from the App Store and Google Play. The same La Liga betting odds and markets are available on mobile and desktop.
What types of bets on La Liga Spain are available with Betsson?
Here at Betsson, we have a range of different markets for La Liga football. You can place outright bets such as the winner of the title or the Golden Boot, while our match-specific offering is enormous. Match Result, Over/Under, Goalscorer and Handicap bets are just some of the markets we offer on all La Liga matches.
How can I bet on La Liga responsibly with Betsson?
It is important to have extensive knowledge of the teams and players involved in La Liga football before looking to place a bet. And then bankroll management is vital when it comes to La Liga betting. Never go chasing a win if you suffer a few losses, and never bet more than you can afford.
What is the legal age to bet on La Liga in Belgium?
The legal age for online betting on La Liga in Belgium is 21. Only from this age onwards can you check out the wide range of La Liga odds available right here at Betsson Belgium.
