yes, 4-4-2 it's a balance formation.
I usually go with a 4-1-4-1 or 4-5-1 V with the 1st purpose not to loose or if want much the victory, trying a 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow diamond) but with a good AMC, two good STs and two good DL -DR with blue arrows, to hold his flanks. Ofc through the middle.
But nothing guarantee - depending from the day, the players or some random process of that match.
Well, good luck .