Cup half final lost against 4-4-2. How do I counter this?

[TacticalMaster]

Hi, yesterday I had the first match of the cup half final. I was using a 4-1-2-1-2 ND against a weaker 4-4-2. But he managed to win 2-4. Now I have to do something great if I want to progress to the final. My first tremble is still within reach but its getting hard.

What formation/orders should I use to beat this guy? The home match I used Attacking, through the middle, own half etc

This is last match:

[TacticalMaster]

Attachment 31055He actually switched to my formation now. How do I counter 4-1-2-1-2 best and how a 4-4-2?

[Zan Barrage]

By playing your formation you gave him the wings. That was all he needed. Once he finished scoring he switched to counter your formation in a defensive way. That is why you should always scout your opponent before you go into a game. Formations are not stand alone things. You should play your opponent

[Zan Barrage]

Play 3-1-4-2. You will own the wings

[TacticalMaster]

Sorry he changes his formation each match but he didnt attept on the match itself, should I fool him in a certain formation? What formation should I use to fool him in and what formation should I jse to counter his counter formation to have the best result? I hope you understand what I mean I need a big win. The quality if my team js in the middle. I got three strong mids, 1 strong DMC, 3 strong Defenders, and the rest is ok

[Zan Barrage]

Go with 4-1-4-1 blue arrows on all DS red arrows on your strong Mcs keep the wings flat. That should be your game plan for playing. What you can show him is a strong St plan with the same players but out of position. No flanks. 4-3-3

[TacticalMaster]

So 4-3n-3 should be the decoy? Wont he can wide than? If he goes wide and I go 4-1-4-1 through middle we are in the same situation right? Or do you mean from borth flanks and out strong mcs ML and MR?

[Mercyfullone]

Only this season i found the perfect tactic to counter 4-4-2, in my case its solved 4-2MC-3-1 !
Attacking or Normal, mixed (wings and center), all pitch, normal tackling and mixed passe, no counter and no offside trap.
I hope it works ! good luck !