Two struggling London teams are set to meet. Crystal Palace's form has declined since their loss to Manchester City, going winless in four competitive matches. They were eliminated from the League Cup by Arsenal after a penalty shootout, which undoubtedly took a physical toll, especially given the number of key players fielded. Tottenham Hotspur are lacking several key elements this season: convincing performances, home victories, confidence, and momentum. Concerns have also emerged regarding the unity between fans, the team, and manager Thomas Frank. Analysing the data, the win/draw/loss odds are fairly balanced. Crystal Palace's home advantage of 0.25 is reasonable. However, the goal total is set low. Crystal Palace has seen over 2.5 goals in five of their last six games, excluding the recent League Cup match. Tottenham Hotspur are also a high-scoring team, with over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten matches, and over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten Premier League games. Given this context, a total of 2.75 goals would seem more appropriate; the current line of 2.5 suggests a lack of support for the over. Considering Crystal Palace's fatigue, a more conservative approach is expected. Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

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