It used to be that 4-5-1 V would beat 4=4=2 classic, and 4-1-2-1-2 ND would beat 4-5-1 V, but I've been seeing differently this season.

In my league I've seen a team using 4=4=2 classic beat a team of equal or slightly better quality using 4-5-1 V. This was on 4 different occasions.

I have also seen many teams using 4-1-2-1-2 ND losing against a team of equal or slightly worse quality using 4-5-1 V. Also some teams using 4-1-2-1-2 ND barely beating a team of significantly worse quality using 4-5-1 V.

Anyone notice this or have thoughts about it?