I must say that doing this is hard but not possible.4-4-2 is a very balanced formation.if I were u I would mirror his formation and play 4-4-2 and concentrate attack in the one place where he is weakes.if he is weak in central midfield attack through the middle.if any one of his fullbacks are poor,attack on that flank.another option is playing an attack minded formation like 3-4-1-2 to exploit the absence of DMC in his team and also to maintain possession at the same time.but don't concentrate on possession too much.play fast counterattack through the middle with mixed passing so that ur AMC can support the strikers and provide assists.

My verdict is play 3-4-1-2 or 4-4-2.i would prefer 3-4-1-2 as u need 5 goals(DAMN)