A question for players on high lvl... How do you think about "counter formations"?

[Stefanut Stefanut]

Currently this season i allways Play 4-4-2 with the idea to Play allways Counter attack.

I allways start the game with These orders: Attacking, mixed, own half, Long, hard, zonal, force Counter. no arrows

Then you have to look at the stats and the pressure. Sometimes you have to Change Long => mixed
Or you have to set 1 red arrow on ST and 1 blue arrow on other ST.
In the second half you can Play normal.
But be careful: If your Opponent scores first, you can have Problems, because you Play with Counter attacks.

Thats my philosphy. whats your? maybe i can help you with orders

And if the opponent scores first unmark the counter attack ?

[minz90]

That's my style to play. You can try it If you want. After 5 games in cl i ve scored 31 goals and in league 42 goals After 9 games. And in cup i ve scored more then 25 goals After 6 games. I always try some New orders. And i found out this is successful.
You need to know that attacking means that your Players will work more the Players in middlefield are skilled well in defense, so They are good in pressing own half. With Playing attacking i want some dangerous counter Attacks. Long Balls with counter are successful Most of Times, because sometimes you will lose to many balls with mixed.

But give it a try. For me it is very successful. After scoring some goals or in 2 . half i always play normal, cause i dont want to lose to many Kondition.

[Tactician]

Logically, attacking and force counter attack should not be used together. But, this game seems to be so unrealistic at times. So, it may have worked for minz90.

[Jan Daněk]

Logically, attacking and force counter attack should not be used together. But, this game seems to be so unrealistic at times. So, it may have worked for minz90.

Yeah, it can work, but its nonsense...attacking is best with short passing and no counter

[Qambu Yaasi]

Personally I don't believe in counter formations as I believe if you are good enough, ppl should counter you...

Also, I've won the league by playing "attacking, force counter attack, hard tackling", so there's no wrong or right in terms of orders as long as it works for u.

[Kylos]

Counter formations are a load of S#!T.... Im level 25 and tried countering opponents formations and didnt work. I tend to stick to 2 or 3 formations.. Whatever formation fits your players style. It may take sometime to find out what formation it is, but once youve got it, trust me your opponents will find it hard to beat you. So in my opinion, I couldnt bother with counter formations.

[Kylos]

Exactly my point, so attacking through the middle with 4-1-3n-2 or Jan Danek's formation (4-1-2-3)... Worth trying.

[Stefanut Stefanut]

What formations and orders would you put against : 3W-1-2-1-3
DL-DC-DR-DMC-MC-MC-AMC-ST-ST-ST

[Biggie Siang]

What formations and orders would you put against : 3W-1-2-1-3
DL-DC-DR-DMC-MC-MC-AMC-ST-ST-ST

wow.. what an order.. Depends on his rating too..

4-1-3w-2.. Wonder if he would go with Attacking mentality... seems its a 3 striker 1 amc... this is a really attacking formation.. ill counter with 4 Defenders and 1 DMC with red arrows..

ML & MR with red arrows... Mentality Defensive (Hard Defending if stronger team)... Force counter.. Mix Passing... Defending zonal for sure...

As i can see weak on the flanks so down both flanks....

[Kylos]

What formations and orders would you put against : 3W-1-2-1-3
DL-DC-DR-DMC-MC-MC-AMC-ST-ST-ST

3-5-2 v style, as said above, is the opponent weaker or stronger?

3n defenders should be enough against the 3 ST, if your Mc's are stronger, they should also keep possession for you. Attack the wings with the AMR/L. 2 ST will give his lone DC a problem.