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Mexican Liga MX Betting Odds, Tips - Bet Football in Mexico
Mexico is incredibly passionate about soccer, and the country’s top professional league is one of the most highly attended soccer leagues in the world. You can bet on all Liga MX matches and watch them live right here at Stake Sportsbook. First, read our sports betting guide to learn more about Liga MX and how to bet on soccer.
What is Liga MX?
Liga MX is the top professional division of Mexican soccer. Every season is played as two separate tournaments known as the Apertura and Clausura. Matches in the Liga MX draw the biggest crowds of any soccer games in the Americas and the third-largest crowds of any professional sports league in North America, only behind the NFL and MLB. Up to six teams from Liga MX can also qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, while clubs taking part in the league can also participate in the Leagues Cup with MLS teams.
History of Liga MX
In 1902, the Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association was formed. This was the first-ever football league to exist in Mexico, though it was at an amateur level, with teams consisting of football fans and company workers. Between 1902 and 1922, a total of 22 teams participated in the league. Most of these teams were based in Mexico City, and only a few, such as Club America and Club de Futbol Pachuca, still exist today.
Although amateur football competitions such as the Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association were regularly held within geographical regions of the country, it wasn’t until 1943 that the first national professional league was formed. Originally known as Liga Mayor, this competition would go on to become the Liga MX that fans know and love today.
The Liga Mayor was formed from 10 clubs, with 6 from the Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association, 2 from the Liga Occidental, and 2 from the Liga Veracruzana. The inaugural season for the Liga Mayor was won by Asturias, and since then, there have been 23 champions.
Previous Liga MX Winners & Iconic Mexican Football Players
America is the most successful club in Liga MX history, with a total of 16 titles. Guadalajara and Toluca are also among the most successful clubs in Liga MX history, as each has won 12 championships. However, Guadalajara hasn’t won since the Clausura in 2017, whereas Toluca captured the Apertura in 2025. The likes of Cruz Azul, Leon, Tigres UANL, Pumas UNAM, and Pachuca aren’t far behind, as each club has won at least 7 Liga MX titles.
Brazilian Cabinho is the most prolific scorer in Liga MX history with 312 goals. Mexicans Carlos Hermosillo and Jared Borgetti are next on the all-time scoring list with 294 and 252 goals, respectively. Records aside, Jose Saturnino Cardozo is often considered the best player in Liga MX history, helping lead Toluca to four titles. Mexicans Cuahtemoc Blanco and Hugo Perez are also among the legends of Mexican soccer.
Format & Schedule of Liga MX
Since the 1996-97 season, Liga MX has been split into two separate tournaments, with a champion declared for each one. Originally known as Verano and Invierno, today, these tournaments are known as Clausura and Apertura.
The Apertura tournament is played between July and December, while the Clausura follows from January to May. There are 18 teams in the Mexican League. Each team plays every opponent once, earning points for winning and drawing games. The top 6 teams progress to the Liguilla, the finals stage of the tournament, while the next 4 teams qualify for the play-in round to determine the remaining 2 spots in the Liguilla.
The liguilla stage of the tournament features two-legged ties, with aggregate scores determining which team progresses to the next round. At the end of the tournament, the winner is crowned the champion, so there can be two champions each season.
An aggregate table that adds together points earned during the Apertura and Clausura tournaments is used to determine CONCACAF Champions League qualification and seedings for the Leagues Cup.
Liga MX Football Odds & Payouts
Before you explore Liga MX betting lines and choose your bets, make sure you understand the relationship between football odds and payouts. Larger odds mean a higher potential payout but also imply lower probability and, therefore, greater risk. You can read more in our complete guide to betting odds.
While betting at Stake, you can easily switch between decimal, fraction, and American odds. This lets you choose the format that you’re most comfortable using to understand the odds and payouts before you place your bets.
How to Bet on Liga MX Football & Types of Soccer/Football Betting
Placing soccer bets is simple at Stake. We’ve also created this step-by-step guide to simplify the process for you:
Use a passkey to log into Stake or create a new one.
Check you have funds available.
Search for any of the Liga MX teams, or use the menu to look for Soccer > Mexico > Liga MX.
Choose one of the live or upcoming matches, then look through the stats and select a market to add to your bet slip.
Enter your stake, check the potential payout, and confirm.
If you have any questions or issues, the customer support team is always available.
There are many different ways to bet on the Mexico Liga MX matches at Stake. Every game offers a wide range of bet options you can select. Here are a few of the most popular:
1x2 or match winner
Draw no bet
Asian handicap
1st goal
Both teams to score
Halftime/fulltime
Outright winner
How to Stream Liga MX Matches & Live Betting Markets
You can find a variety of live and pre-live betting markets on all Liga MX games. You can also watch Liga MX for free right on the Stake platform. If you see a stream logo next to a game, it means all you have to do is log in to your account to watch a live stream of that match. This should make it easier to track live pre-match bets and place live bets.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Soccer Betting
When you bet at Stake, you have several deposit and withdrawal options available. For starters, you can bet with local currencies like Argentine Pesos, Mexican Pesos, Vietnamese Dong, Turkish Lira, Indian Rupees, Chilean Pesos, USD in Ecuador, and Canadian Dollars, among many others. Betting with crypto is also an option. There are several cryptocurrencies available at Stake, which utilise mesh integration and the Stake Vault to ensure that crypto betting is safe. With options such as BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, Doge, LTC, SOL, and TRX, you can use the Swap Crypto feature to exchange coins directly in your wallet or use platforms like Swapped and Moonpay .
Soccer & Football Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
The best advice for any bettor is to have a budget and never bet more than you can afford to lose. It can also be a good idea to learn about proven systems like the Kelly Criterion strategy to help you stay organised and make smart bets. For Liga MX betting, here are a few more tips to consider.
Research your bets – Before placing a bet, you should seriously consider how likely the outcome is based on the available data. There are a lot of useful statistics of all Liga MX games available online, and it pays to research them carefully.
Make the most of live betting – You can find a lot of value in the live betting markets if you know where to look. The odds are updated in real time, so price changes can result in better odds for you and higher potential payouts. Watch the live stream to give yourself more insights into the action on the pitch.
Stay up to date – Follow the latest league and team news online. You can get the latest updates on injuries to key players, as well as insights into form, head-to-head records, and more. This will help you make more informed betting decisions.
Stake Sportsbook Promotions, VIP Club & Responsible Betting
When you bet on the Mexican football league or any other sports, Stake has a promotions page with intriguing bonuses and promotional opportunities to consider. If you decide to become a VIP member, you’ll be eligible for even more benefits and rewards, such as rakeback and reload bonuses. Certain VIP levels also receive access to a dedicated VIP host. Find out more about these perks at our VIP FAQ page.
At Stake, we also encourage everyone to be safe and responsible when they bet. This is why we have resources like Stake Smart that educate our users about safe betting habits.
