Quote Originally Posted by dv8r View Post
4-1-2-1-2 counters the 4-4-2 anyway. 4-5-1 V counters them both, but not as effective on the 4-4-2
Yeah, and back to topic, most people play 4-1-2-1-2 just due to the same roles involved. That way you can just buy mc/amc for mid without haing to variate roles. Ofc this ends up in having no other options. But a good 4-4-2 with good backup roles can adapt to almost any formation