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