Confused with formation...

[guga]

Yesterday played 4-3n-2w-1 against a lower rating 4-3-3 team but lost 0-2. higher possesion (absence of opponent) but less shots.

Today played 4-3-3 against a higher rating 4-3n-2w-1 team and lost 0-2 again. higher possesion (home) and still less shots.

+/- 2 points rating difference with the two teams.

What's wrong with my formation then?

[Qambu Yaasi]

Have you checked the player ratings? Who underperformed in both matches?

Did you set normal or attacking?

Also look at the first 11 rating not the squad rating. That's a better indication of who is stronger.

4-3-3 is a counterattacking formation. My guess is they got you on the counterattack.

[guga]

Thank you, Yaasi. You are probabily right that I was countered. Both are home matches so I played attacking. The MC's played the worst. One MC had 5 in both matches and the other two had 6.

The first 11 ratings are average, also +/-2 different from mine.

[Qambu Yaasi]

That looks a clearer picture of what happened. His MCs outplayed yours which left your DCs exposed (I'm sure your DC had 7-8 rating). If your MCs continue to fail you then you need to invest in better MCs. I do believe MCs makes a lot of difference in a win or loss. The bulk of my club's money have gone to good MC & wideplayers (the most expensive players in my squad). Another friend of mine has an average looking team but has one good MC & a superb AML.

Also when up against a 4-3-3 or any other counter attacking formation, best to play Normal or Defensive without counterattacks.

Good luck!

[guga]

You are absolutely right. My DC's performed very well (both 8). I think I will look for better MC's.