Liga FUTVE Betting Odds & Fixtures - Bet on Venezuela Primera Division Football & Soccer Matches
The top level of Venezuelan soccer, Liga FUTVE, is available to bet on at Stake Sportsbook. You can follow all the action throughout the season. Take a look at the latest football odds on upcoming games or find out how to get started below.
What is the Liga FUTVE?
Liga FUTVE, also known as Liga Venezolana, is the promotional name for the Venezuelan Primera Division, the top-flight professional football league in Venezuela. All of the best soccer teams in the country play in Liga FUTVE, competing for the chance to be crowned national champions.
Similar to other South American soccer leagues, such as the Colombian Primera Division and the Peruvian Primera Division, the Liga FUTVE is split into two halves. The top teams at the end of each half of the season advance to the semifinals, and winners of this then progress to the Serie Final to decide the league champions.
Teams playing in the Venezuelan League can also qualify for international competitions. The side with the most points over the whole season will enter the group stage of next season’s Copa Libertadores. The second and third-placed teams will qualify for next season’s Copa Sudamericana.
History of Liga FUTVE
Football was first played in Venezuela in 1876, as two teams consisting of players from Britain, Corsica and Trinidad took part in a match near the town of El Callao. In the early 1900s, the first official clubs began to be formed, and in 1921, the Primera Division was first held.
In 1926, the National Football Federation was established. However, the organisation of soccer was still fairly chaotic in its early days. The National Football Federation would later dissolve in 1932, although it was replaced by the Venezuelan Football League in 1938, which would become the Venezuelan Football Association in 1951.
Until 1957, the Primera Division was only played by amateur clubs located within Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela. However, as the professionalism of the league grew, teams from other provinces also entered the league.
América won the first-ever league title in 1921, but the first champions of the professional era was Universidad Central. Since the Primera Division began, there have been 36 title winners. Caracas are the most successful team in the country, with 12 titles and 5 runners-up, while Deportivo Táchira has 11 wins and 9 runners-up.
Format & Schedule of Liga FUTVE
14 teams participate in each season of the Liga FUTVE. During the first stage of the season, known as the Torneo Apertura, teams play home and away against each opponent in the league. The top 8 teams then advance to the semifinals.
During the semifinals, the 8 teams are divided into 2 groups of four teams, with each team facing their group opponents twice. The two winners of the groups advance to the Serie Final to decide the champions of the season.
The second half of the season is the Torneo Clausura, which works in the same way. After the winner has been declared, the winners of the Apertura and Clausura face off in the Final Absoluta. If a team has won both the Apertura and Clausura, they’re automatically declared champions.
The 2 lowest-ranked teams on aggregate points are automatically relegated to the Segunda Division, replaced by the top 2 teams.
Torneo Apertura
24 January 2025 – Start of league phase
26 April 2025 – End of league phase
3 May 2025 – Start of semifinals
TBA – End of semifinals
TBA – Apertura Final
Torneo Clausura
July 2025 – Start of the league phase
October 2025 – End of the league phase
October 2025 – Start of the semifinals
November 2025 – End of the semifinals
November 2025 – Clausura final
December 2025 - Final Absoluta
How to Bet on Liga FUTVE Football & Soccer Bet Types
It’s easy to place bets on soccer at Stake. All you have to do is set up your account, make a deposit and select any of the available betting markets. If you’re new to the world of soccer betting, our how to bet on soccer guide or our full sports betting guide provides all the information you need. But we’ve also broken down the process into simple-to-follow steps:
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Live Stream Football Matches & Live Soccer Betting
You can get pre-live and live betting odds on all Liga FUTVE matches throughout the season. Simply open a match while it’s in-play to see all the live odds and live stats. These are updated in real time, with a view of what’s happening on the pitch. Although there aren’t any free live streams available for the Venezuelan Primera Division, you can enjoy live streams of other soccer games at Stake.
Liga FUTVE Betting Odds & Payouts
Before you start betting on Liga FUTVE, you should know how to read odds and understand how to calculate your potential payouts. This is important when deciding which bets to make and when making a betting odds comparison. To make things easier for you, it’s possible to switch between different odds formats. You can choose decimal, fractional or American odds, depending on which you prefer.
Soccer & Football Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Research your bets – Before making your picks, ensure you’ve checked all the available data. Although soccer can be unpredictable, stats such as total goals, team form and home and away records all provide insights into future results. In 2024, the Primera Division saw an average of 2.41 goals per match, and home sides won 42% of games.
Make the most of live odds – Live betting is an excellent opportunity to find improved odds. The odds change in real time as the match progresses, meaning the lines can move significantly based on the goals scored and the shifts in momentum. Use the stats to get a better idea of what’s happening on the pitch and the likely outcome.
Follow the league news – Aside from looking at data from past performances, you should stay up to date with all the latest news from the Venezuelan Primera Division if you want to have the best chance of placing successful bets. Follow all the team news to learn about injuries and suspensions to key players and make valuable predictions.
Stake VIP Club & Responsible Betting
You can enjoy betting on Venezuelan soccer throughout the season at Stake, with odds on all the Liga FUTVE matches. In addition, you can make the most of our exciting sports betting offers. For example, the VIP Club lets you earn regular rewards just for placing bets. The more you bet, the more you’ll level up your account. Progress enough, and you can enjoy rakeback, reloads and even your own VIP host. Just be sure to bet responsibly and follow our Stake Smart guidelines.
