How beat 4-2(MC)-3W-1 ? Pls help game soon

I read the best is 4-4-2 classic, but I don't have a second good striker ?
Could I outplay him with an extra DMC in stead of a 2nd striker?
Like 4-1-4-1 ?

Should I play on the flanks or mixed ?
Short, long or mixed passing ?
Pressure on whole pitch or own half?

Arrows on which players ?

Please help
It's a slighter better opponent

4-4-2 classic, long ball counter att no, offside no, defensive, pass both flank, press own half, arrow on mr and ml...if 1st half doesn't work try to attack, offside yes, press whole pitch, pass mixed.