4-4-2 And Its Closest Variations. Why Are They So Strong? -- Some Quick Thoughts

[memer]

I've been doing rather well against 4-4-2 formation, since I'm still undefeated this season, : )

Here're some results since you asked :


This first one doesn't really count because of the quality difference being so ridiculous... :




This one is much more revealing since my team is just very slightly better, and I'm playing away :




And this is less revealing. My team was better. I was playing away though :




This last one is more revealing, since this time both teams were more or less equal. I still had the home advantage however :




That's all the 4-4-2 teams I've come across this season.
As you can see, I basically use a flat 4-5-1 against 4-4-2 classic. It allows to have a better midfield control and thus have a pressing advantage since both format. are based on the midfield game. With red arrows on my ML/MR and central MC, my offense is still very strong even with just one ST.

nice formation but I thnk you win because your team quality is better than your rival
because i'm use 4-4-2 classic too