Spanish football is known and supported globally, thanks to giant clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona. From the high-profile La Liga football betting to the domestic cup competitions and lower leagues, there's an exciting football scene from Bilbao to Malaga. At Betsson, we cover every kick of the season from all of Spain's top competitions.
Football in Spain
La Liga, formed in 1929, is the summit of Spanish football. The top tier features 20 teams, with relegation and promotion between it and the Segunda División. Real Madrid is the most successful team in the league's history and have had many famous duels with Barcelona for the top honours, not only in La Liga but also in domestic cups.
The Copa del Rey is Spain's top cup competition. The winners of the Copa del Rey and La Liga are joined by the runners-up from each competition to contest the annual Supercopa de Espana. There are plenty of other lower leagues in Spanish football, plus a high-profile Feminina League.
From the great Xavi and Andrés Iniesta to defensive giants Sergio Ramos and Carles Puyol, there is perhaps no more highly regarded Spanish player than former Real Madrid striker Raúl, all of whom have been La Liga stars.
Spain Football Betting 2025
Last season's La Liga title ended up at the Bernabéu with Real Madrid, who won by 10 points over their great rivals Barcelona. Girona, the surprise league package of the season, and Atlético Madrid filled out the top four.
With new superstars being added to their impressive squad, Real Madrid were outright favourites in the La Liga odds for the 2024/25 title. They are also the pre-season favourites for the Copa del Rey pushing for the double while also being the reigning Champions League titleholders.
As the 2024/25 season unfolds, mid-season sees Real Madrid fiercely being challenged for the La Liga title by their neighbour rivals Atlético Madrid, with Barcelona closely behind. The Super Cup "El Clasico" final saw Barcelona humiliating Real Madrid 5-2, adding an extra layer of excitement to the title race and the later stages of Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid remains favorites in La Liga odds with their impressive squad, but the competition remains intense and open as both Barcelona and Atlético Madrid push for glory. Real Madrid also aims to defend their Champions League title, making this season one of the most thrilling yet.
For La Liga betting odds, there will be tough survival struggles for Leganes, Valladolid, and Espanyol, who earned promotion from the Segunda División. Will any of them be able to sustain their top-flight status? The Copa del Rey final is typically played towards the end of the season in April, while the Supercopa de Espana is held mid-season in January.
Popular Football Betting Markets
A vast range of Betsson markets covers all of your football betting preferences. We offer extensive outright markets for all the league and cup competitions. A football bet on the Copa del Rey doesn't have to be just on the outright winner; as an alternative, it could support a team to reach the final.
'Our top 4 Finish' football odds are also popular alternatives to picking the outright champion. But the range of outright markets for Spanish football betting goes even deeper. It could be a bet on relegation or an 'Over/Under' on a team's total points, while the race for the Golden Boot is another popular pick for a football bet. Below are some of the most popular football betting markets:
- Top 4 Finish
- Team Total Wins
- Team Total Points
- Team Total Goals
- Bottom Half Finish
- Top Half Finish
Spanish Football Betting Match Odds
The extensive range of football bet options for fixtures offers even more to explore. While the 'Match Result' is the go-to market for many punters, Betsson offers more than 150 pre-match bet options for La Liga and the high-profile Copa del Rey football betting.
A match's result doesn't even have to come into the equation when focusing on alternatives like 'Total Goals', 'Both Teams To Score' and goalscorer betting markets. From 'Handicap' football odds on a match favourite to the number of cards or corners, we have every angle covered.
Below are some of the popular football match markets:
- 1st Half Result
- Total Goals
- Total Goals 1st Half
- Draw No Bet
- Double Chance
- Half-Time/Full Time
- To Score the First Goal
- Asian Handicap
- Intervals
The Betsson Bet Builder is another excellent feature of Spanish football betting. With this handy tool, pull from different markets like 'Match Result', 'To Score 2+ Goals', and 'Correct Score' to build a football bet of your preference. You can also find specially priced pre-built bets for football odds, plus a range of markets covered by our Cash Out feature.
Live Football Bet Options
Track the current action of live football betting with the convenient Betsson mobile app. Just load a match page and see the market movement of the current football odds, depending on what the state of the game is.
You can check out the in-game stats alongside the markets to piece together live in-play betting options. Extensive Cash Out markets exist for live betting, and live bet builder wagers can also be created.
Football Betting Tips
Gathering as much information as possible about team and player form is a great way to help with football betting, regardless if that's a long-term forecast for a team to get a 'Top 4 Finish' in La Liga odds or how many goals will be scored in a Copa del Rey fixture.
Become familiar with statistics related to the preferred markets you like to bet on, and continuously track results accurately to see how your strategy is performing. Statistics are conveniently integrated into our sportsbook, so you can study scoring form, team ability, win probability, head-to-head and more. Explore the Betsson blog for match insights into Spanish football betting.
Why Bet on Spanish Football at Betsson?
For a Spanish football bet, stick with Betsson for all the latest La Liga and Copa del Rey markets. Our extensive, licensed platform provides everything from outrights to pre-match and in-play betting on all football from Spain. This is all available on our highly secure platform, whether you are playing on a desktop or a mobile device.
Payments and withdrawals are guarded by high-end encryption, while any data we keep is always locked up tight on servers that are protected by state-of-the-art firewalls. We are certified by eCOGRA and support responsible gambling through associations with many organisations and our own suite of helpful tools. With full customer support available 24/7, make Betsson your home for Spanish football betting.
