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

[batman237]

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

[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

[Qambu Yaasi]

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

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

[Robert Petrescu]

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

[Mikedunga]

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.

[soomrox]

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

[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

[soomrox]

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

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

[Mikedunga]

yes, these are the perfect orders for narrow diamond. hey also if you want to dominate the middle more, you could sub your DMC for an MC, and use a 4-3n-1-2. this will mean you will dominate the middle of the pitch.
4-3n-1-2 should be exact same orders and arrow placements as the 4-1-2-1-2 nd. but start with the 4-1-2-1-2 nd and see if that works better for you.

[soomrox]

My opponent has rescheduled the game for to 2100 GMT . He is running scared lol

Ok on the serious note anyone else with a suggestion?