Formation advise needed based on squad

[soomrox]

Hi

I am level 5 and in a tough league. I have been trying few formations but I do not think I am getting the best out of my players.

I want advise on choosing a formation based on the players I have and the quality. Ignore the injured player.

I have sorted the players by quality (highest 44 and lowest 38)

So if this squad was yours what would you do (Formation/tactics)



Thanks in advance

[cursed]

I'm lvl 5 using quite similar players. My team avg is 41 and I'm yet unbeaten in this season (few times I've been a bit lucky...).

4-4-2 normal/attacking, mixed passing, both flanks, normal tackling, up arrows wings, sometimes side backs and strikers
4-4-1-1 normal, mixed passing, mixed/centre, normal tacking, up usually LM/RM and striker

hope this helps

[soomrox]

Thanks - Can you clarify the "sometimes side backs and strikers"
Also any preference on orders when Home or away and when opponent is far better than you?

[cursed]

Lately I've used red on strikers always any formation. However, not sure if it makes any difference. Side backs only when I'm much stronger or need goals / gain more possession. Also, I use attacking mentality only sometimes when I'm stronger or need goals, otherwise it's normal and works fine. I don't know whats the best formation, but classic 4-4-2 is great. Although, I like playing 4-4-1-1 too and it seems to be very good formation for me. I've used 3-4-1-2 (cb,cb,cb lm, cm, cm, rm, amc, st,st) few times, but it didn't feel as good, so I prefer using 4 defenders just in case.

Both of 4-4-2 and 4-4-1-1 are quite similar and well balanced formations. I usually look how my opponent plays and choose which I think is better. Always red arrows on st, lm and rm.