27 de agosto de 2025

Datos deportivos: cómo los nuevos formatos de fútbol han transformado la demanda de apuestas en las casas de apuestas

El ritmo de las apuestas deportivas sigue siendo imparable, impulsado por adquisiciones que acaparan los titulares y cambios normativos de gran alcance en los mercados mundiales. Estas fuerzas configuran —y a su vez se ven configuradas por— la demanda en constante evolución de datos deportivos. Esta demanda se satisface con una cobertura exhaustiva y estadísticas detalladas, gracias a una tecnología avanzada y a herramientas innovadoras que proporcionan a las casas de apuestas información detallada y en tiempo real sobre miles de eventos. Las conclusiones clave del informe de datos del segundo trimestre de LSports ponen de relieve las tendencias que las casas de apuestas deberían seguir de cerca, ya que la ampliación de los formatos de competición, el auge de los eventos de nicho y los cambios inesperados en los distintos deportes están creando oportunidades de crecimiento reales para los operadores más perspicaces y adaptables.

Neta Porre
Product Group Manager @ LSports

European Football: New Formats, New Demand Curves

The UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League have all been reshaped by their expanded formats. The result? Together, these competitions delivered nearly 400 average orders per fixture and posted a 155% YoY increase in raw consumption, generating thousands of data points per season and offering comprehensive coverage across all matches. Advanced technology and specialized tools are leveraged to deliver detailed statistics, supporting sportsbooks in adapting to these new formats and maximizing engagement.

Surprises Beyond the Spotlight

Surprises Beyond the Spotlight for Sports Fans

While the “usual suspects” once again dominated overall demand in Q2, basketball broke through, surpassing football as the second-fastest-growing sport by growth rate. Thousands of matches and live scores are tracked in real time, providing fans and users with a comprehensive experience.

At the same time, two quiet data giants, esports and table tennis, combined for nearly 10 million consumed fixtures in just three months. This staggering figure once again underscores how so-called “niche” verticals can generate serious volume. The depth of coverage, detailed statistics, and in depth data collected provide high quality performance insights.

Tennis Upsets: WTA Steps Forward

Tennis delivered surprises of its own. For the first time, select WTA events outpaced ATP in betting demand. Add in the breakout of niche tennis competitions posting triple-digit YoY growth, and the message is clear: sportsbooks that diversify into emerging tours are the ones capturing new layers of engagement. Comprehensive statistics and real time data provide users with accurate scores and detailed analytics for every match.

What It Means

The takeaway? Smart sportsbooks aren’t just tracking the finals, they’re leaning into the formats and competitions, driving unexpected volume week after week.

👉 These insights come from LSports’ Q2 2025 Data Report, benchmarked across 450+ global sportsbooks.