I beg for help to beat superior 4-2-2-2 Hexagon

You are asking all the wrong questions.
You are asking for a tactic...

You should ask if the counters still work.
You should start the mathc using one of the 3 counters(if they still work), and change the tactics during the game.
You should never go with only one tactic(def/or/att) during a game as important as this.
The game should be tight, so you need to see how your team reacts tothe tactics:
If you are winning, don't change a thing.
If you are losig, or not getting the shots, change something.
If your ST's miss, change their placementon the field.
If they miss again, substitute them from the game.
If a player gets a yellow card, sub him, dont wait for the second one.

I think the match ended, would you like to show the score and your formation ???

The match is today at 18:41 GMT.

Thanks for everyone's response. However I have not seen a consensus on formation or tactics. Everyone has given a unique option. Surely there should be option where many agree on a single option to counter and win :)

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Originally Posted by soomrox

The match is today at 18:41 GMT.

Thanks for everyone's response. However I have not seen a consensus on formation or tactics. Everyone has given a unique option. Surely there should be option where many agree on a single option to counter and win :)

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Actually there shouldn't be a definite tactic to counter another formation. Formation is probably just half of the battle. The other half is made up of players & random game engine. This is supposed to probably add to the realism. You can counter specific threats with the right formation, but sometimes you cant counter the whole opponent especially if some are on form.

Just read the suggestions and go with your gut. No such thing as a guaranteed winning counter esp if both managers are actively playing.

Good luck mate

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Originally Posted by soomrox

interesting 5-1-2-1-1 ND.... why not 4-4-2 ND? - I need to win this match not draw or lose. we have a 1 point difference to win the league

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I saw few games this season that this defensive formation beat match stronger offensively playing opponents 5,7-0. Defense doesnt means loosing sir

Counter Formation Available : 3N-4-1-2, 4-4-2 Classic, 4-5-1 V-Style, 3-4-3

they say 4-4-2 classic counters 4-2-2-2 hexagon counters 4-2-2-2 hexagon, however I wouldn't chose that formation. ive got some suggestions which could help you.
3n-2dml/r-2-1-2 - through the middle, mixed passing, attacking, no counter and no offside with arrows on AMC and STs
4-3n-1-2 - attacking, through the middle, short/mixed passing, no counter and no offside, arrows on AMC and STs
3w-4-1-2 - attacking, mixed, mixed, no counter, no offside, arrows on AMC and STs

these formations should be useful as they dominate the middle, and use an AMC against a formation which doesnt use any sort of DMC to counter it. and you should use HARD tackling, as he is higher quality than you.

or you could use 3n-5-2v or 3w-5-2v with attacking, down both flanks, mixed, no counter, yes offside with arrows on AML/R and STs.

NOTE: if a formation does not work for you, change it to a new one and if the formation is fulfilling your needs by countering the 4-2-2-2 hexagon, then leave it as it is.

good luck mate, hope you win.

Ok again thanks for all your suggestions. After doing more research on the forum and trying to find old results against the formation in questions. Also my opponent has lost only 1 match in the league and he lost from a weak opponent who used 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow diamond. So going by his recent loss to 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow diamond formation, i believe the game engine could be in favor of this. So my plan for tonight is below. If you think I can improve on any part please let me know. Thanks

4-1-2-1-2 Narrow diamond :

--ST---ST--
----AMC----
---MC--MC--
----DMC----
DL-DC-DC-DR

Mentality : Defensive
Focus Passing : Through the middle
Pressing : Own Half
Tackling : Normal
Passing Style : Mixed
Counter : ON
Offside : OFF


or

3N-2DML/DMR-4-1

-----ST----
-----------
ML-MC-MC-MR
DML------DMR
--DC-DC-DC--

Blue arrows on all DC and DML/DMR
Red arrow on ML/MR/ST

team mentality = Defensive
focus passing = Down both flanks
pressing style = half
tackling style = Hard
passing style = mixed
marking style = Zonal
Counter attack = yes
offside trap = no

and when things go wrong


3-4-3 flat with

--ST-ST-ST--
------------
--MC-MC-MC--
----DMC----
DL-DC-DC-DR

team mentality = Normal
focus passing = mixed
pressing style = half
tackling style = Hard
passing style = mixed
marking style = Zonal
Counter attack = yes
offside trap = no

4-1-2-1-2 narrow diamond should be used with
attacking
through the middle
short passing
zonal
own half
hard tackling
no counter and no offside
red arrows on AMC and STs

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Originally Posted by Mikedunga

4-1-2-1-2 narrow diamond should be used with
attacking
through the middle
short passing
zonal
own half
hard tackling
no counter and no offside
red arrows on AMC and STs

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Even though I am playing away and he is a much strong team?