4-1-2-1-2 narrow diamond again

[megatron]

I struggle to score against 4-1-2-1-2ND with 4-5-1V.
My team is about 8 points stronger. Out out of 5 games I never won. Did manage a few draws though.
I tried defensive and counter with long passes / whole pitch with short, without counter / or switched my AMR/AML to MR/ML. All of which to no avail.
Possession is about the same, shots on goal too. Every game seems kinda balanced with a slight favour to him.

3N-5-2V was an absolute desaster.
4-1-3W-2 looked a bit better in possession but I played it like 15 minutes of a single game so I don't have statistics on that formation.

[Croft Original]

Try 3N-1-4-2 Defensive counter down both sides, don't expect to thrash your opponent with just 8 point advantage though. I would predict 3-0 or 3-1 final score.

[megatron]

Try 3N-1-4-2 Defensive counter down both sides, don't expect to thrash your opponent with just 8 point advantage though. I would predict 3-0 or 3-1 final score.

I did that slightly modified as 3N-5-1V but couldn't withstand any of his attacks so I kept playing with 4 defenders and 1 defensive midfielder. I will give it a try though.
3-1 or even 3-0 would be amazing so far.

[Croft Original]

What time do you Kick off?

[megatron]

What time do you Kick off?

Not for some time now. I did a few friendly matches. Another one has to wait until tommorrow because I got some important matches coming up. How does the time matter btw?

[Croft Original]

Not for some time now. I did a few friendly matches. Another one has to wait until tommorrow because I got some important matches coming up. How does the time matter btw?

Just wanted to know how you got on & what formation you used, will you post result?

[megatron]

Just wanted to know how you got on & what formation you used, will you post result?

Of course. I will try the one you suggested a few times. Shall I put red arrows on the MR/ML as well?

[Smoggie]

I beat a narrow 4-1-2-1-2 using 3w- 5- 2v try that

[Croft Original]

Of course. I will try the one you suggested a few times. Shall I put red arrows on the MR/ML as well?

No you will pull them out of position, the whole point of the formation is to make his AMC redundant with your DMC, then overpower the midfield your 4 against his 2 & his DMC is not serving any purpose as he is not marking any of your players. The 2 R & L mid-fielders will have a field day supporting your 2 strikers.

[megatron]

No you will pull them out of position, the whole point of the formation is to make his AMC redundant with your DMC, then overpower the midfield your 4 against his 2 & his DMC is not serving any purpose as he is not marking any of your players. The 2 R & L mid-fielders will have a field day supporting your 2 strikers.

Did manage to play today: I won 3:2(E). The game was not really impressive. I had a bonus of 8% in possession, here are the statistics: