Football Bet of the Day: Hosts can endure after losing Potter's magic

Hosts aren't quite as bad as visitors

Ostersunds v Orgryte
Tuesday 24 May, 18:00

In Hamburg last night, there was despair for HSV, as they were consigned to another season outside the Bundesliga. There was joy for Hertha Berlin, who survived thanks to a 2-0 win, and joy for us, as the hyped-up actions of French midfielder Lucas Tousart took our Over 2.5 Hertha Cards bet over the line.

We'll switch our attention to two struggling sides in Sweden now, because Ostersunds are up against Orgryte in the second-tier Superettan, and I think the hosts are overpriced.

Ostersunds were put on the map by the current Brighton boss Graham Potter, who first took the club from Sweden's "Winter City" up the divisions to the top flight, and then won the Swedish Cup. OFK then had a remarkable run in the Europa League, reaching the last 32 and even beating Arsenal at the Emirates. Potter gained a reputation for excellent man-management and tactical nous, and he formed a strong bond with the club's fans, some of which had been bemused by his arrival.

Ostersunds are a long way from that glory. They were relegated last season, and they have made a poor start to life in the Superettan, with just one league win so far. However, opponents Orgryte are even worse, having collected just two points from their eight matches. They have already leaked 19 goals.

Ostersunds certainly shouldn't be outsiders here, and I'll back them +0 & +0.5 on the Asian Handicap at 1.84/5. If the game is drawn, we get a half-win, and if Ostersunds win we get a full payout.