4-4-2 is a very balanced formation and there isn't exactly a counter.
try a formation with at least 4 position of defenders (DL-DC-DC-DR) and whatever you can set with your best (quality and form) players.
Check this thread to have some ideas
http://forum.topeleven.com/formation...r-4-4-2-a.html
Καλώς ήρθατε στο Ελληνικό φόρουμ
http://forum.topeleven.com/%CE%93%CE...%B4%CE%B1.html