How to beat 4-1-2-1-2

[Al Bil]

I played first leg and was draw2-2 away, I played 3-1-3-2-1

Should I use same formation or try something like 4-1-3n-2?

[kebess]

I don't think you need 4 in the back, since he has no of. wingers.

Something like 3N-1-4-0-2, should do.

EDIT
Your opponent's formation has the "illusion" that it has a strong attack, but that really isn't the case. It's a rather balanced formation, but with a strong middle pressing. In fact, his defense could even be slightly stronger than his attack, depending on what arrow he places on the DMC.

[Guadalajara FC]

if he uses a 4-4-2 (narrow diamond) you can use a formation that lock his midfield and let some of your players free.

try using a 4-1-2-2-1 (v-style) passing through the flanks and blue arrow on your dmc if his amc give u trouble Your AMR/AML are free to take him down

[kebess]

if he uses a 4-4-2 (narrow diamond) you can use a formation that lock his midfield and let some of your players free.

try using a 4-1-2-2-1 (v-style) passing through the flanks and blue arrow on your dmc if his amc give u trouble Your AMR/AML are free to take him down

Why 4 defenders when the opponent has only 2 Strikers and no wingers ?

[locopoco]

Hi could you guys help me out.

I'm trying to work out a formation to counter this.
Attachment 13130
Judging from the way his matches have gone, i feel he is sure to play attacking.

So i kind of worked this out.
Attachment 13131
Orders : mentality-attacking, passing-through the middle, pressing-own half, tackling-normal, passing-mixed, marking-zonal.
Please do give your thoughts on this. Or if you could suggest something better it would be very helpful.
Thanks.

[Guadalajara FC]

Why 4 defenders when the opponent has only 2 Strikers and no wingers ?

because he can put a red arrow on his DL/DR to support forward. it more safely than use 3 dcs and 2 sts

[Guadalajara FC]

i sugest you dont use many red arrow on your players, because they'll get tired fast.
red arrow on your mcs are fine

[kebess]

because he can put a red arrow on his DL/DR to support forward. it more safely than use 3 dcs and 2 sts

Red arrows on DL/DR won't bother his flanks, since he has an MR and ML. So I'm really sure, 3DC+1DMC, is more than enough to counter his attack.

It would be a waste to use 4 defenders.

[kebess]

Hi could you guys help me out.

I'm trying to work out a formation to counter this.
Attachment 13130
Judging from the way his matches have gone, i feel he is sure to play attacking.

So i kind of worked this out.
Attachment 13131
Orders : mentality-attacking, passing-through the middle, pressing-own half, tackling-normal, passing-mixed, marking-zonal.
Please do give your thoughts on this. Or if you could suggest something better it would be very helpful.
Thanks.

Use 4-1-4-1. Red arrows on MC only.

It allows to cover your whole defense, including flanks and DMC position. Your attacks should be good as well with those arrows.

[locopoco]

Thanks for the suggestion.

But as you can see i have no ML.

So do you think 4-1-2-0-3 would be a good option.