Okay, I have been under the impression if you control mid field you will control possession. So, I try to have as many if not more players in mid field than my oppoenent, for example if I play against 442 classic, I will ensure I have at least 5 players in mid field to counter thus attaining a posession advantage. What you are saying is if you play attacking & whole pitch, the possession advantage will come. I almost always play own half.
Also, if I play short passing then I need at least 5 in mid field, maybe 6. So if I play say 442 classic, then I should play mixed passing.
And playing at home is no different to playing away, it simply depends on your opponent's formation & team strength.
Cheers
