How to counter 442

[Ryanwong]

First I was so happy I win 10 goal on yesterday

But next day I need to beat top League fly team

442

[Cody Allan Taylor]

The topic Table of Counter Formations v2.0 - Which formation to use? has three suggestions for countering a 4-4-2:

3N-4-1-2, 4-5-1 V-Style, 3N-2-2-2-1 Butterfly

I've personally had success against the 4-4-2 using a 4-4D-2 (DMC-ML-MR-AMC) in cases where the quality of the other team was within 2-3 points of my own team.

[Ryanwong]

Thanks Cody Allan Taylor

[Cody Allan Taylor]

Thanks Cody Allan Taylor

What formation did you end up using?

[Ryanwong]

What formation did you end up using?

4-2-2-2

Finally use 4-3(N)-1-2

[Cody Allan Taylor]

4-2-2-2

Finally use 4-3(N)-1-2

Decent choices. Obviously every team is different! I won twice in Cup Preliminary 0-2 and 1-0 using the 4-5V-1. I had my ML/DML player in DMC, but other than that everyone was in their preferred position. My opponent was very even against my team and his starting 11 was much better than his average since his bench and reserves stunk!

[Kylos]

4-3w-3 works wonders for me...

[Skidz]

I find 4-4-2 flat my hardest formation to beat but this season playing 4-3w-3 has got me an underfeated record so far!, 5W 1D.

[Kylos]

I find 4-4-2 flat my hardest formation to beat but this season playing 4-3w-3 has got me an underfeated record so far!, 5W 1D.

Agreed, Skidz advised me weeks back to use 4-3w-3 against 4-4-2 and so far its great.

[bputal7]

what it means 4-3w-3

ML, MC AND MR ?
Thank you