If 5 star teams can lose to 2 star teams, u r quite close. If he uses 4-4-2, use 4-1-2-1-2 narrow diamond through the middle with mixed ball, defensive, no counter or offside trap, press own half. red arrow DMC, AMC and ST. Blue arrow defenders. keep 100% cnd and morale and hope for the best. Remember that to go with the formation it does not mean removing ur best players from playing 11. make ur best players play, maybe out of position. All the best and post the result.