Table of Counter Formations - What to use?

[michelhmk]

4-4-2 Classic

4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond, 4-5-1 V-Style, 3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly

I have faced a lot of games against managers with 4-4-2 formation, and I've used 4-4-1-1
It seems to work very well, I've won all the games vs weaker and stronger teams.
I've used those suggested formations, but none seems to work better than 4-4-1-1

Look:

[Chris Rath]

With Troll F.C. I simulated the 4-3-2W-1 with a motivated 4-5-1 against a slightly stronger 4-5-1 V-style and lost 1-3 at home, so that did not work. I will try one of the counter formations in the returning leg, but chances are sadly slim to reach the cup final.

[Red67]

In a few days i´m playing against a 3N-2(DML/DMR)-2MC-1-2


Which counter formation would you use?

4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond or 3W-1-3W-2AMC-1

[Alan Štemberga]

I'm up against a 3N-1-3N-1-2 today, which some might call an "illegal" formation, and I agree, but this guy is trashing everything in the league so far (level 24) except me and a few others. I am currently places 2nd in the League, while he is still 1st. Note that his team quality is around 140 and mine is around 130 (He's buying Tokens as all of his first 11 players are 6 starts or above). I know I 'm supposed to expose his lack of wingers and attack the flanks, but I'm kind of scared of attacking such a strong opponent. I haven't changed my formation much, only my tactics (I don't have much options about the formation since my first 11 are way better than my substitutes). My formation is 4-1(DMC with blue arrow)-2-2-1, with the AML and AMC (don't have a AMR).

ST
AML AMC
MC MC
DMC
DL DC DC DR
GK

TL;DR; How to counter 3N-1-3N-1-2 if he's a token buyer with a team quality 10 higher than mine? PLEASE help me, thanks!

[July Fourth]

I'm up against a 3N-1-3N-1-2 today, which some might call an "illegal" formation, and I agree, but this guy is trashing everything in the league so far (level 24) except me and a few others. I am currently places 2nd in the League, while he is still 1st. Note that his team quality is around 140 and mine is around 130 (He's buying Tokens as all of his first 11 players are 6 starts or above). I know I 'm supposed to expose his lack of wingers and attack the flanks, but I'm kind of scared of attacking such a strong opponent. I haven't changed my formation much, only my tactics (I don't have much options about the formation since my first 11 are way better than my substitutes). My formation is 4-1(DMC with blue arrow)-2-2-1, with the AML and AMC (don't have a AMR).

ST
AML AMC
MC MC
DMC
DL DC DC DR
GK

TL;DR; How to counter 3N-1-3N-1-2 if he's a token buyer with a team quality 10 higher than mine? PLEASE help me, thanks!

Chances are he won't play illegal, probably masking his team selection to other managers in the league.

[Alan Štemberga]

I thought so too, but he actually plays this way every single match, disregarding the formations he encounters..And, since he's a Token buyer, I'm affraid he still wins 90% of the time Give me a hint I'm kinda stuck :S Dont know whether I should attack him on the flanks or play defensively since he's kind of overpowered.

[Alan Štemberga]

Chances are he won't play illegal, probably masking his team selection to other managers in the league.

Unbeliveable lol..The result was 1:1, but check this out; I had 80% Possession, 15(6) shots, miserable shot efficiency etc.. I really raped him and still he managed to get a draw and from one of his 3 chances he scored a goal.. Lame :S Well, I quess I should be happy that he didn't beat me, considering his fake token team is 2 stars better than mine.. Thanks for your help anyway.

[Tauros]

What do I do against this tomorrow?


I lost 4-2 at home in the first leg. I have little hope for tomorrow's away game.

[SSDD]

What do I do against this tomorrow?


I lost 4-2 at home in the first leg. I have little hope for tomorrow's away game.

4-3(N)-1-2, attacking, through the middle, short passes. A red arrow on one of your more attacking MC's, a red arrow on your left back, a blue arrow on your quicker DC and no other arrows. No offside trap or counter attacks.
He'll probably be trying to play counter-attacking football, mostly down both flanks, so it would be a good idea to use your fastest full-backs.
GL!

[Tauros]

4-3(N)-1-2, attacking, through the middle, short passes. A red arrow on one of your more attacking MC's, a red arrow on your left back, a blue arrow on your quicker DC and no other arrows. No offside trap or counter attacks.
He'll probably be trying to play counter-attacking football, mostly down both flanks, so it would be a good idea to use your fastest full-backs.
GL!

Thanks.
Kinda worked... Won the game 1-0 but still lost by aggregate, which was 4-3.