Tips VS 5-2-1-2 in Cup Finals

[Casprr]

Hi guys,

i have a match vs a slightly weaker team(14.9 me vs 13.5 him) in ~1h and hes running 5-2-1-2

5 defenders
2 MC's
1 AMC
2 ST's


im thinking about running 4-1-4-1 (attacking - both flanks, Own half pressing normal tackling, short passing, zonal defense and counterattacking, no offside)

EDIT: red arrows on DR/DL, ML/MR and DMC + ST

is my tactic complete trash or should it work?

Thankful for any tips

BTW: i play at home if that matters?

[Accyrover]

Never counter when attacking use OS and reverse when defending.
Always attack a defensive set up so yes most orders are correct except ^^
But as he has a AMC you may be better with neither and put a down arrow on you centre DC to stop passes in behind you back line, he acts as a sweeper that way.
His DL/DR will have red arrows on the counter so something else to consider.
If you have the players go. 3 DC's 1 DCM 2 MC's AML AMC AMR ST with normal, mixed, own half, short. zonal force counter.

Playing at home if you watch will give a possession bonus of 8%.

[Casprr]

Thanks for the tips, still lost 4:5 after penalties...dont really understand why but thats football right?

Had 61% Posession more Shots on Targets more Corners more Free Kicks...well w/e

[Accyrover]

That just sounds like one of the random game engine results, or the manager wanted the win more, this is done by the players win bonus in finances under the heading of 'tickets & bonuses' you set them for each comp.
Sorry if you already knew this.
Even when a team is not in contention with yourself in the league for instance, he may be fighting for minor places, cup, or even promotion, the game engine often throws in silly results to keep the top 10 in the league in contention.
Sometimes no matter what you do, it will have your pants down.