The Primera Division in Spain, or La Liga as it is known in English-speaking countries, is home to some of the most elite soccer in the world. That puts La Liga betting among Europe’s most common wagering activities. It’s also the second-most viewed soccer league worldwide, behind the English Premier League.
La Liga is the highest level of the Spanish soccer league system. From August to May, 20 teams compete against each other, once at each team’s home venue. After the 38 matches are played, the team at the top of standings is named Champion.
The top four teams from La Liga qualify for the UEFA Champions League, which is a 32-team tournament that crowns the top team in Europe. On the other end of the table, the bottom three teams are relegated (demoted) to the second-tier Segunda Division after the end of each season. Three teams from that division are then promoted to La Liga for the following season.
Expect the popularity of La Liga to increase in the United States after the league inked a streaming deal with ESPN+. And with that accessibility, it will no doubt lead to an increase in action at sportsbooks and online casinos throughout the country.
Spain La Liga
League Markets|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Real Valladolid
Getafe
Draw
11/22/24 3:00pm EST | +500-145+240 |
Real Betis
Valencia
Draw
11/23/24 8:00am EST | +155+195+200 |
Alaves
Atletico Madrid
Draw
11/23/24 10:15am EST | +850-275+375 |
Espanyol
Girona
Draw
11/23/24 12:30pm EST | +400-145+280 |
| BetMGM | |
Mallorca
Las Palmas
Draw
11/23/24 12:30pm EST | +160+200+195 |
Barcelona
Celta Vigo
Draw
11/23/24 3:00pm EST | -140+320+320 |
Villarreal
Osasuna
Draw
11/24/24 8:00am EST | +150+170+250 |
Rayo Vallecano
Sevilla FC
Draw
11/24/24 10:15am EST | +210+138+220 |
| BetMGM | |
Real Madrid
Leganes
Draw
11/24/24 12:30pm EST | -225+575+350 |
Real Sociedad
Athletic Bilbao
Draw
11/24/24 3:00pm EST | +260+120+200 |
Valencia
Mallorca
Draw
11/29/24 3:00pm EST | +333-110+225 |
Las Palmas
Barcelona
Draw
11/30/24 8:00am EST | +675-375+475 |
| BetMGM | |
Leganes
Alaves
Draw
11/30/24 10:15am EST | +350-115+230 |
Celta Vigo
Espanyol
Draw
11/30/24 12:30pm EST | +130+210+230 |
Atletico Madrid
Real Valladolid
Draw
11/30/24 3:00pm EST | -130+380+240 |
Girona
Villarreal
Draw
12/01/24 8:00am EST | +250+105+250 |
| BetMGM | |
Getafe
Real Madrid
Draw
12/01/24 10:15am EST | +625-225+360 |
Athletic Bilbao
Rayo Vallecano
Draw
12/01/24 12:30pm EST | +140+210+210 |
Real Betis
Real Sociedad
Draw
12/01/24 3:00pm EST | +240+125+220 |
La Liga Futures Odds
|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | -140 Bet |
| Real Madrid | +100 Bet |
| Atletico Madrid | +1600 Bet |
| Athletic Bilbao | +15000 Bet |
| Villarreal | +15000 Bet |
| Real Betis | +25000 Bet |
| Real Sociedad | +25000 Bet |
| Girona | +30000 Bet |
| Celta Vigo | +50000 Bet |
| Osasuna | +50000 Bet |
| Sevilla FC | +50000 Bet |
| Valencia | +50000 Bet |
| Alaves | +100000 Bet |
| Espanyol | +100000 Bet |
| Getafe | +100000 Bet |
| Las Palmas | +100000 Bet |
| Leganes | +100000 Bet |
| Mallorca | +100000 Bet |
| Rayo Vallecano | +100000 Bet |
| Real Valladolid | +100000 Bet |
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Table of Contents
- La Liga Betting
- La Liga Betting Events
- When to Bet on La Liga Matches
- Popular Teams
- La Liga Betting Strategies
- Spain La Liga Standings
La Liga Bets
Soccer may be a low-scoring sport, but there are quite a few ways to place a bet on a soccer match. Some require more explanation than others, particularly the Asian Handicap.
Moneyline Bet
The moneyline is a simple bet where you try and predict the final outcome of the match. Wager on either team to win or choose a draw with a 3-way moneyline bet.
You can also wager on either team to win with a 2-way moneyline bet. With this bet, a draw would result in a push and your bet being refunded.
3-Way Moneyline Bet
The 3-way moneyline is one of the most popular bets due to draws being a consistent outcome in soccer. You can choose either team to win or bet on a draw.
Sportsbooks determine the likelihood of each outcome along with how the public might bet on a matchup to set the odds. If the public takes more action on one of the three outcomes than expected, sportsbooks will adjust the odds accordingly.
3-Way Moneyline Example
Real Madrid -165
Valencia +450
Draw +330
In this example, Real Madrid winning is the most likely outcome. The minus sign before the odds indicates their status as the betting favorite. A minus before the number means you have to risk $165 to win $100.
A plus sign ahead of the odds indicates an underdog outcome. A bet on Valencia to win is the most unlikely result according to oddsmakers. A Valencia win would pay $450 on a $100 bet.
The odds for a draw in this case are +330, so bet $100 to win $330 in the event of a tie.
Note that 3-way moneyline odds can all have plus values. When this occurs, the favorite would be the lowest value.
In the following example, Sevilla is the +115 favorite. Villareal is +250, so a Villareal win is considered slightly less likely than a draw at +245.
Sevilla +115
Villareal +250
Draw +245
2-Way Moneyline Bet (aka “Tie No Bet”)
As we touched on above, the 2-way moneyline bet means there are two outcomes instead of three. This bet takes the draw out of the equation, as you would get your initial bet amount back in case of a tie. Hence, this bet is also called a 2-Way Tie No Bet.
2-Way Moneyline Bet Example
Real Madrid -425
Valencia +310
Using the same game as our first 3-way moneyline example, you’ll see that you would have to risk a lot more to win the same amount on a bet for Real Madrid. That’s because a draw isn’t a losing outcome here.
Since a draw isn’t a negative for a bettor on the 2-way moneyline, you would have to risk more to back the favored team. In this case, it’s $425 on Real Madrid to win $100. If the match is a draw, you get your $425 bet back.
On the other side, you’re also protected against a draw by betting on Valencia. The payout for a Valencia win decreases to $310 on a $100 bet. Again, if the final result is a draw, you get your $100 bet back.
Spain La Liga Odds Example
|
Game |
BetMGM Bet |
|---|---|
Real Valladolid
Getafe
Draw
11/22/24 3:00pm EST | +500-145+240 |
- Real Valladolid bettors risk $100 to win $500 at +500 odds. The implied probability for Real Valladolid is 16.67%.
- Getafe bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Getafe is 59.18%.
- Draw bettors risk $100 to win $240 at +240 odds. The implied probability for Draw is 29.41%.
Totals Bet (Over-Under)
A totals bet is where oddsmakers set a specific number of goals to be scored in the match. You bet whether the final result will be over or under that number.
It’s important to note that the number set for a totals bet isn’t the number of goals oddsmakers think will be scored. Rather, it’s the number of goals oddsmakers think will cause equal betting on both sides of their line. This ensures a sportsbook doesn’t take too much of a loss on a certain result.
Totals Bet Example
Barcelona 2.5 o -110
Celta Vigo 2.5 u -110
Here, you would be betting on whether the total number of goals in this match will go over or under 2.5.
The -110 next to each number indicates the odds. You would need to bet $110 to win $100 in either case. Sometimes, oddsmakers will adjust the odds if they believe betting on one side will be heavier than the other.
You’ll notice that the odds here are the same for each side. In either case, you have to risk more than you can win. This $10 difference is called the vig or juice. Sportsbooks use losing bets to pay the winners.
When there’s an equal amount of betting on each side, the book gets a profit of $10 on each losing bet. Think of the vig as a service fee. It allows the sportsbook a better chance to profit and also ensures that your bet will be paid out in case you win.
Asian Handicap – Goal Line Bet (Soccer Point Spread)
The Asian handicap, or goal line bet, is placing a wager on the matchup with a point spread like a hockey puck line or baseball run line. Teams are typically favored by a half goal, but more lopsided matchups have been known to have spreads of 1.5 or 2.5 on the goal line.
Asian Handicap – Goal Line Bet Example
Atletico Madrid -0.5 -110
Real Sociedad +0.5 -110
In this example, a bet on Atletico Madrid would only be successful if they win by 1 or more goals.
Betting on Real Sociedad gives you two ways to win. If they win outright, you win. If the final result is a draw, you also win. That +0.5 goal line means Real Sociedad can’t lose by more than 1 goal. It includes the possibility of a draw.
If the goal line were -1.5 in favor of Atletico Madrid, the bet would only be a winner if they were to win the match by two or more goals.
Asian Handicap Split Bet (Split Goal Line Bet)
Asian handicap split lines, or split goal lines, are written in quarter goal increments of 0.25 or 0.75. Examples include 0.25, 0.75, 1.25 or 1.75.
Whenever you see a split line, you’re actually making 2 bets at once. Your wager will be equally split between the two closest half line numbers with the same odds.
Asian Handicap Split Bet Example
Here’s how a $120 bet on Real Betis with a -0.75 -120 Asian handicap split bet works.
Real Betis -0.75 -120
Osasuna +0.75 +100
The closest half number below -0.75 is -1, so $60 goes for Real Betis -1. The closest half number above -0.75 is -0.5. The other $60 goes to Real Betis by -0.5.
The -120 odds is what determines your winning payout. Remember, a minus value is how much you risk to win $100. In this case, you are risking $120 total to win a $100 split between two different lines.
If both bets win, you get $50 for each totaling $100. If one wins and one pushes, you get $50 plus $60 refunded. And if both lose, you get $0.
Asian Handicap Split Bet Detailed Example
How much you win or lose on the Asian handicap split bet depends on the game’s final outcome. Here’s how your bet on Real Betis -0.75 at -120 odds plays out.
Real Betis wins by 2 or more goals
Both bets win. Real Betis’ 2-goal victory is greater than each bet at -0.5 and -1.
The $120 bet to win $100 was split $60 each for Real Betis -0.5 and Real Betis -1. You win $50 each for a total of $100.
Real Betis wins by 1 goal
Real Betis by -0.5 wins, Real Betis by -1 pushes. In this case, Real Betis’ 1-goal victory is only greater than the bet at -0.5.
Your $120 bet to win $100 was split 2 ways for $60 on each line, -0.5 and -1. You win $50 on the bet against -0.5 and get $60 refunded for the push against -1. Total win: $50.
Real Betis draws or loses outright
Both bets lose. A draw means a 0-goal margin of victory over Osasuna, and 0 is less than both -0.5 and -1.
You lose the $60 against -0.5 and the $60 against -1. Total loss: $120.
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Futures Bet
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid | +125 |
| Barcelona | +150 |
| Atletico Madrid | +600 |
| Sevilla FC | +2500 |
| Villarreal | +4000 |
| Real Sociedad | +8000 |
| Real Betis | +10000 |
All teams will almost always have plus odds, so the smallest number would indicate the favorite.
For 2022-23, Real Madrid is very close to even or even minus odds, so this indicates that they–along with Barcelona–are a heavy favorite to win the championship this season. A $100 bet on Real Madrid to win the title would pay $125 if they are to win.
According to the odds, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla have decent chances to win the championship, but after those teams, the odds are quite long.
In 2021-22, Real Madrid won with +160 odds, and Atletico Madrid won the season before at +300.
La Liga Prop Bets
Review the following prop bets for upcoming matches. Our soccer betting guide explains how soccer prop bets work.
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Real Valladolid
Getafe
Both Teams Score in Both Halves
11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +2200No -100000Bet |
Real Valladolid
Getafe
Both Teams to Score
11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +155No -225Bet |
Real Valladolid
Getafe
Goal in both halves
11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +120No -175Bet |
Real Valladolid
Getafe
Match Won by 1 Goal Exactly
11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +130No -190Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Getafe
Total Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | 1.5 o +1151.5 u -160Bet |
Real Valladolid
Total Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -145Bet |
Real Valladolid
Getafe
Total Corners
11/22/24 3:00pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -115Bet |
Abdoulaye Keita
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Alberto Risco
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Alex Sola
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Amath Ndiaye
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Anuar Mohamed
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Bertug Ozgur Yildirim
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +1300Bet |
Borja Mayoral
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +1300Bet |
Carles Alena
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
Carles Perez
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +2800Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Chrisantus Uche
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +2800Bet |
Darwin Machis
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
John Finn
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Juan Latasa
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Luis Milla
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Mamadou Sylla
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Marcos Andre
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Mauro Arambarri
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +3500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Peter Gonzalez
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +3300Bet |
Raul Moro
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
Rodriguez, Alvaro
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +1900Bet |
Selim Amallah
To Score 2 Goals
Real Valladolid vs Getafe 11/22/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Real Betis
Valencia
Both Teams Score in Both Halves
11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +1600No -10000Bet |
Real Betis
Valencia
Both Teams to Score
11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +100No -140Bet |
Real Betis
Valencia
Goal in both halves
11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +105No -145Bet |
Real Betis
Valencia
Match Won by 1 Goal Exactly
11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +120No -175Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Real Betis
Total Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | 1.5 o +1751.5 u -250Bet |
Valencia
Total Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | 0.5 o -2250.5 u +160Bet |
Abde Ezzalzouli
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +2500Bet |
Aitor Ruibal
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Andre Almeida
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Assane Diao
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +3300Bet |
Cedric Bakambu
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +2200Bet |
Dani Gomez
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +1800Bet |
| BetMGM | |
David Otorbi
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Diego Lopez
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +3500Bet |
Ezequiel Avila
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +2500Bet |
German Valera
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +6000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Giovani Lo Celso
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +2800Bet |
Hugo Duro
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +1750Bet |
Iker Losada
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +2800Bet |
Javi Guerra
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +4500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jesus Rodriguez
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Juanmi
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +2800Bet |
Luis Rioja
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +3000Bet |
Martin Tejon
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Pablo Fornals
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +6000Bet |
Rafa Mir
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +2500Bet |
Sergi Canos
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +4000Bet |
Vitor Roque
To Score 2 Goals
Real Betis vs Valencia 11/23/24 8:00am EST | Yes +1900Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Alaves
Atletico Madrid
Both Teams Score in Both Halves
11/23/24 10:15am EST | Yes +2000No -25000Bet |
Alaves
Atletico Madrid
Both Teams to Score
11/23/24 10:15am EST | Yes +138No -200Bet |
Alaves
Atletico Madrid
Goal in both halves
11/23/24 10:15am EST | Yes -130No -110Bet |
Alaves
Atletico Madrid
Match Won by 1 Goal Exactly
11/23/24 10:15am EST | Yes +165No -250Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Alaves
Total Goals
Alaves vs Atletico Madrid 11/23/24 10:15am EST | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -155Bet |
Atletico Madrid
Total Goals
Alaves vs Atletico Madrid 11/23/24 10:15am EST | 1.5 o -1751.5 u +125Bet |
Mallorca
Las Palmas
Both Teams Score in Both Halves
11/23/24 12:30pm EST | Yes +1650No -10000Bet |
Mallorca
Las Palmas
Both Teams to Score
11/23/24 12:30pm EST | Yes +105No -145Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Mallorca
Las Palmas
Goal in both halves
11/23/24 12:30pm EST | Yes +110No -155Bet |
Mallorca
Las Palmas
Match Won by 1 Goal Exactly
11/23/24 12:30pm EST | Yes +120No -175Bet |
Las Palmas
Total Goals
Mallorca vs Las Palmas 11/23/24 12:30pm EST | 0.5 o -2100.5 u +150Bet |
Mallorca
Total Goals
Mallorca vs Las Palmas 11/23/24 12:30pm EST | 0.5 o -2500.5 u +175Bet |
Longshots Rarely Win
It’s extremely rare that teams in the +5000 range and longer win soccer championships because the nature of there only being a regular season makes it less likely that an underdog team can get hot and win a postseason tournament, which occurs occasionally in North American sports.
The best example of this in soccer is Leicester City winning the English Premier League in 2016 with preseason odds of +5000.
You typically can bet on futures as soon as the previous season ends. As the year progresses, a variety of factors will influence and change the odds throughout the season. Things that affect futures odds include players joining and leaving a team, injuries, and how the team performs during the season.
La Liga Major Events
La Liga follows the format of most top-tier international soccer leagues, such as the English Premier League, and doesn’t crown its champion through a playoff format like major sports in North America.
Instead, the 20 La Liga teams compete in a double round-robin format, playing each team home and away for a total of 38 games contested from August through May. Teams earn three points for a win, one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss. After the final games conclude, the team that has the highest point total is La Liga champion.
La Liga Tie Breaking Rules
In the event that two or more teams are tied atop the standings, a series of tiebreakers are applied to determine the champion:
- Goal difference in head-to-head matchups (for multi-team tiebreakers, head-to-head points is the first tiebreaker before head-to-head goal difference)
- Total goal difference
- Total goals scored
- Fair Play scales (points for yellow cards, red cards, suspension of coach, etc.)
If the tie is not broken via these methods, a tiebreaker match at a neutral site is contested.
This tie-breaking method is also used to determine which four La Liga teams advance to the UEFA Champions League and also the three teams that are relegated.
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When to Bet on La Liga Matches
Teams in La Liga typically play once per week. Different betting strategies dictate whether to bet on a match early or wait until closer to kickoff.
If you are really familiar with the teams, you can check the early odds to determine if there is value on a particular outcome. Review how one team has played against the other, recent matchup results, and player injuries. Jumping on a bad line can give you great value before the oddsmakers fix their mistake.
Waiting for the public to play their hand can also create value on the back end. Using this strategy, take note of the opening lines when they come out. Being such a popular league worldwide, La Liga generates plenty of betting action, and many of these bets come from casual bettors who are placing bets for fun.
If you’re in it for fun and to win money, consider going against public opinion. Sometimes, contrarian betting can be profitable. Back a team that is getting more favorable odds closer to match time. This means that oddsmakers are trying to entice people to bet on that side because most of the public money is going in the other direction.
Waiting until closer to kickoff also gives you time for any late injuries or other news to develop that could affect the match result. So unless something really stands out to you when the lines for a match are released, you are likely better off waiting to place bets.
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Popular La Liga Teams
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is the most valuable La Liga franchise, valued at around $893 million. It’s one of three La Liga squads to play in the Primera Division since the league’s inception in 1929 and has 26 league titles as of 2022, which is the second highest number in La Liga.
Commonly referred to as Barca, the club has been the most successful La Liga team in the 21st century, winning 10 titles since the 2004-05 season. The team has also won five UEFA Champions League titles, four of which have come since 2005-06.
Lionel Messi, who played for FC Barcelona from 2004-21, is the club’s leading goal-scorer with 672, more than three times that of second-place Cesar Rodriguez. In fact, Messi’s 672 number is the most goals scored for a single club in all official competitions worldwide.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid, valued at around $860 million, is another team that has been in the Primera Division since 1929. They own the La Liga record for championships with their 35th coming in the 2021-22 season. In the 1960s, Real Madrid had a span where they won nine titles in 10 years. The club also won three of six championships from 2016-17 to 2021-22.
Nicknamed Los Blancos and Los Vikingos, Real Madrid also has the record for the most UEFA Champions League trophies with 14, including a title in 2021-22 as well. Their manager is Zinedine Zidane, who led France to a World Cup championship in 1998 and an appearance in the finals in 2006. Thibaut Courtois is their most valued player at just over $75 million. Cristiano Ronaldo is the club’s all-time leading goal-scorer with 450, while current player Karin Benzema is second with 323.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid is the third of the “big three,” valued at around $755 million. It began play in 1929 as well but its current run in the Primera Division stands at 20 years. The Indios, as they are known, have 11 La Liga titles to their credit with the most recent coming in the 2020-21 season.
Atletico Madrid, a team that has an underdog, working-class quality to it, has a fierce rivalry with Real Madrid, regarded as more of an elite team. Luis Aragones is the club’s all-time leading goal-scorer with 172. He has also spent some time as the coach of the Spanish national team. Diego Godin is the best-ever defender to play for the club. His career with Atletico Madrid spanned from 2010-19, where he won a La Liga title in the 2012-13 season.
Valencia CF
The net worths of the clubs drop significantly from the big three, but Valencia is still in the top 10 with a value of close to $250 million. The club has six La Liga titles to its credit, which ranks fifth among all teams. It’s been part of the Primera Division since 1987-88, which is the third-longest streak in the league. Four of the team’s titles came in the 1940s, another in 1970-71, and they won two in a three-season span between 2001-02 and ’03-04.
The club’s goal-scoring records have stood the test of time, as Edmundo Suarez has the club record with 238 goals from 1939-50. Valencia also has had a training center since 2009, which is the first of its kind for a team in Spain. It has developed a number of notable, young players like Raul Albiol, David Albeida, Isco, and Jordi Alba.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad is located in the Basque region of Spain on the border with France. It is known as “Los Txuri-Urdin” (the White and Blues). Until 1989, the team only signed players from the Basque Country.
The club won two La Liga titles in the 1980s, and more recently, it claimed victory in the 2019-20 Copa del Rey, an annual soccer tournament involving Spanish clubs. It also won the Segunda Division before its promotion to the Primera Division in 2009-10.
The team has a fervent fan base in the Basque region, and it’s become quite valuable in recent years. The club has a net worth of around $320 million, fifth among La Liga teams. Key current players include Mikel Oyarzabal and Mikel Merino, while Jesus Maria Satrustegui holds the club record for goals with 162 and also led the team to its two La Liga titles.
La Liga Betting Handicapping Strategies
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Do Your Research
It’s estimated that 70% of all of the sports betting that takes place worldwide is wagered on soccer. Outside of the World Cup and the EPL, La Liga is the most popular league to bet on. Because of this, oddsmakers are paying close attention to the lines they’re setting. This makes it difficult to find weaknesses or value in a lot of wagers.
To counter this, you need to be as prepared as possible. Watch the matches and follow the news. Pay close attention to injury reports, suspensions, head-to-head records, and team performance in their most recent matches. How a team performed in their last three or four matches could provide more useful information than their statistics for the entire season.
Fortunately, there are plenty of websites with useful handicapping information. Handicapping is the process of studying data to make informed sports betting wagers. Here are some helpful resources:
Know What Home Field Advantage Is Worth
Soccer game scoring is limited. Therefore, any scoring advantage is in your favor. Footy Stats has a page dedicated to showing home-field advantage for La Liga clubs based on the season.
In the 2021-22 season, 16 of the 20 La Liga teams had a home-field advantage when considering the goals they scored versus the goals they allowed. All but three teams scored more goals at home. Only four of the 20 teams allowed more goals at home than they did in away matches.
Only four clubs averaged more than two goals a game last year, so even a small advantage can make a big difference in the outcome of a match.
However, away teams do win. By following these statistics, it can be easier to pinpoint when a team will win on the road. Doing your research and knowing when to take an away team can lead to big wins since oddsmakers will typically give a bump to the home team.
Exploit Public Bias
Use public biases to increase the value of your bets. Given that 70% of all sports bets in the world are placed on soccer, you can be sure that a great many of them are being made on the favorite team to win.
So, what are the most popular teams? A quick scroll up this page will give you your answer: FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid are both the most popular and historically successful teams in La Liga.
As a result, oddsmakers will nudge odds in favor of teams opposing those clubs. A bet on an opposing team may offer higher value, especially if you determine they have a real chance to win.
Another popular public bias is on the totals bet. Casual bettors like scoring and want to root for goals. They gravitate towards taking the over. However, if your research suggests a lower number of goals than the current totals odds, grab the value that comes with betting on the under.
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Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona Champions League | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 12 | +28 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid Champions League | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 11 | +14 | 27 |
| 3 | Atletico Madrid Champions League | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 7 | +12 | 26 |
| 4 | Villarreal Champions League | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 19 | +4 | 24 |
| 5 | Osasuna Europa League | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 21 |
| 6 | Athletic Bilbao Conference League qualifying | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 20 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 20 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 18 |
| 9 | Mallorca | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 18 |
| 10 | Girona | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 18 |
| 11 | Celta Vigo | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 17 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 16 |
| 13 | Sevilla FC | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 15 |
| 14 | Leganes | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 14 |
| 15 | Alaves | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 22 | -8 | 13 |
| 16 | Las Palmas | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 22 | -6 | 12 |
| 17 | Getafe | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 10 |
| 18 | Espanyol Relegation | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 10 |
| 19 | Real Valladolid Relegation | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 9 |
| 20 | Valencia Relegation | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 7 |
La Liga Odds FAQs
The “big three” in the Spanish La Liga are FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid. La Liga is also the second-most popular soccer league in the world behind the EPL, so betting on these three teams is strong.
Plenty of real-time factors can influence the outcome of a soccer game, including injury reports, suspensions, head-to-head records, and team performance in recent games. Because of this, it’s most beneficial to wait close to game time before placing a wager.
In 2021-22, 17 of the 20 La Liga clubs scored more goals at home than on the road. Given that only four teams averaged more than two goals per game, that can make a big difference for the home team.
A La Liga futures bet is placed on the outcome of a distant event like the league winner, teams to be relegated, or an individual player award. Pick one or more outcomes to win.
A split goal line, or Asian Handicap, has .25 goal increments. Your bet is split equally against the nearest half-point lines above and below the quarter goal line.
An Asian Handicap, or split goal line, has .25 goal increments. Your bet is split equally against the nearest half-point lines above and below the quarter goal line.
Soccer Betting Resources
Learn how to bet on soccer, or study up on some basic soccer betting strategies. Then, be sure to look over our suggested soccer betting sites before kickoff.
North American
- MLS Betting Odds – Review the latest 3-way moneylines, 2-way moneylines (Draw, No Bet), totals, and Asian Handicap for upcoming USA Major League Soccer games, plus MLS Cup futures odds.
- Liga MX Betting Odds – Whether it’s the Torneo Apertura or Torneo Clausura, Mexico Liga MX soccer is among the most exciting and competitive in the world. We’ve got moneylines, totals, and Asian Handicaps for upcoming Liga MX matchups, plus futures for each tournament.
South American
- Brazil Serie A Odds – Running from April to December each year, the Brasileirao Serie A is the top-tier soccer league in Brazil. See odds for upcoming matchups and learn how to bet on Brasileirao Serie A soccer.
- Copa America Odds – The Copa America tournament is one of the most competitive soccer events in the Western Hemisphere, featuring teams from South America and invited guests. Review odds for upcoming tournament matches.
UEFA Competitions
- Champions League Betting Odds – The UEFA Champion’s League is the world’s most prestigious soccer league, with top-tier teams hailing from various European club leagues, all vying to win the trophy each season. See moneylines for matches and tournament futures odds.
- Europa League Betting Odds – The UEFA Europa League is Europe’s second-tier soccer tournament, contested each year July to the following May. Check out moneylines for upcoming matches and review the latest odds to win the Europa League.
- UEFA Euro Betting Odds – Every 4 years, national teams from across Europe compete in the UEFA Euro Championship to crown the best European team. SportsBetting3.com has the latest odds to win the Euro Championship, in addition to a full slate of lines and odds for upcoming qualification and tournament matches.
European Club Leagues
- Premier League Betting Odds – The English Premiership is among the world’s most popular soccer leagues. See the latest moneylines, totals, and Asian Handicaps for its next matches.
- EFL Championship Odds – Known as the English Football League Championship, or “The Championship” in England, this competitive English soccer league has betting odds for each and every matchup, including exciting prop bets.
- La Liga Betting Odds – Bet on Spain’s greatest soccer teams like Real Madrid or Barcelona. We’ve got the latest moneylines, totals, Asian Handicaps, and odds to win La Liga this season.
- Bundesliga Betting Odds – Germany’s Bundesliga 1 is the most competitive league in this soccer loving country. Review odds for upcoming German Bundesliga matchups and see which team is favored to win this season.
- Ligue 1 Betting Odds – Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille dominate France’s top-tier soccer league. Our page has odds for the next scheduled Ligue 1 matchups, including money lines, totals, and Asian Handicaps, plus league futures.
- Serie A Betting Odds – Italy’s Serie A is among the greatest club leagues in the world, so be sure to review the odds on its next matchups before the season comes to a close. See moneylines, totals, and Asian Handicaps for teams like Juventus and Napoli.
- Primeira Liga Betting Odds – Don’t overlook Portugal’s energetic and gifted soccer teams, like Porto and Benfica. Be sure to review the odds to win the Primeira Liga and moneylines for its next scheduled games this season.
- Eredivisie Betting Odds – Dutch Soccer is not to be ignored, sporting powerhouse teams like PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord Rotterdam. Analyze the odds on Netherlands soccer carefully, you might find an opportunity to win betting on your favorite Dutch soccer team.
- Scottish Premiership Odds – Stay on top of Scotland’s top soccer league. We have the odds for upcoming matchups, odds to win the Premiership outright, plus prop bets for each matchup.
- Jupiler Pro League Odds – Belgium’s pro soccer includes top teams like Club Brugge, Racing Genk, and Antwerp. Our page has odds for upcoming Belgian soccer matchups including 3-way moneylines, 2-way moneylines, goal totals, and Asian Handicaps, plus odds to win this season’s Jupiler Pro League.
- Swedish Allsvenskan Odds – Sweden regularly contributes its top teams to the UEFA Champions and Europa Leagues. Follow your favorite Allsvenskan teams all season with the latest betting odds, prop bets, league standings, and Allsvenskan futures odds.
- Swiss Super League Odds – Switzerland is home to a number of respected football teams, including Basel, Young Boys, and Lugano. See betting odds for upcoming Swiss Super League games, league futures, and prop bets.
- Danish Superliga Odds – Denmark offers some of the most competitive soccer in Europe, regularly sending good teams to the UEFA competitions.
- Turkish Super Lig – Turkey’s Super Lig is among the most popular soccer leagues in the world. See odds for upcoming matchups, including 3-way moneylines, 2-way moneylines, totals, and the Super Lig Asian Handicap.
Global Competitions
- World Cup Betting Odds – The next FIFA World Cup is around the corner. SportsBetting3.com has World Cup Futures odds, plus moneylines, totals, and Asian Handicaps individual matchups between countries during group play all the way through to the World Cup Final.
- Women’s World Cup Betting Odds – The Women’s World Cup takes place a year after the men’s competition. Have a look at the latest odds to win the Women’s World Cup, plus lines and odds for every game of the tournament.
CONCACAF Competitions
- CONCACAF Leagues Cup Odds – Get the latest odds for CONCACAF Leagues Cup matchups, featuring exciting games between the United States’ MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX teams.
- CONCACAF Nations League Odds – Moneylines, totals, and Asian Handicap odds for the next CONCACAF Nations League matchups, with prop bets for each team’s total goals, corners, both teams to score, and match to be won by 1 goal exactly.
- CONCACAF Gold Cup Odds – Review CONCACAF Gold Cup matchup odds, including moneylines, totals, and Asian Handicaps, plus the 2-way moneyline and various prop bets for upcoming matchups throughout the tournament.