change formation or use only one?

[dv8r]

So you all think counter formations dont work?

They work to an extent. You also need to use a bit of knowledge on football to progress far in the game. Dont rely on counters all the time.

[ghab]

Thank you all guys for your answers! I think to use a single form for 4-4-2

[Morgan O'Bree]

A counter formation explain itself on the name: its need is to COUNTER effectively a team you want to render null. But that should be intended as when you are basically weaker than the other team. When you play someone who teoretically shall pressure you, you need your eleven in a position when you can block him and -counter-.

But if you are the STRONGER team, then by logic (and when game engine allows) it should be your team to hold the ball and pressure, and your opponents to try counter your formation. Why the strong should adapt to a weak? that's why imho using the same formation usually brings better scores and results, supposing you are strong. Ofc, that doesn't mean you should not check hte other's formation and take measures where you thin is needed. IE a blue arrow on your dmc if the opponent has 3 STs and no amc. that's my 2 cents

[gohannie]

Well, i prefer to stick with one formation playing league mode (cos you have 26 matches ahead and it is better to be stable with 1 formation), and only use counter vs stronger opponents in cup, Champion league mode especially at the knock-out round but only with stronger opponent cos this is pointless to counter weaker ones.

[Barito]

Uses the tactic that best fits into your players. if you have versatile players even better, you can make changes to some specific games that you think important.