i played against it before and win .. but not sure which formation i used
but after playing for some time now, i feel it is better sometimes not be obsessed with counter formation and go for it , i would go with motivated 4-1-4-1 defensive, flanks, long and counter and try it for first 5 min and see if am dominating before switching to other formations above ... teams need mid, not only to dominate matches but track ball back and protect the back 4 .....with 4141 his wingers are 4 times marked , ex: his AMR, will be marked by not only the LB, but DMC, CD, and LM, same for other players, with counter, and def mentality, your LM & RM will be back more supporting your fullbacks, so you should be fine
your half will be too crowded, while his ones will be exposed to your long balls in counter
anyway, that is in theory , sure in game could be different thing, but i play 4141 and never get disappointed me, and lost only when i change it trying stupidly to counter other people formations ...