-------ST--ST------
---------------------
-ML--------------MR-
-----DMC--DMC----
-DL---DC---DC---DR-

Is like a more defensive hexagon.

I was thinking of the 3-2-2-2-1 butterfly as this would create a battle on the wings.

--------ST----------
-AML-----------AMR-
------MC--MC-------
-DML-----------DMR-
-----DC-DC-DC------

My 3 DC should counter his 2 ST.
My DML/DMR should counter his ML/MR with red arrows with help from my 2 MCs.
My 2 MCs should have the run of the midfield and with 6 total midfielders for me, I should dominate possession.
Set long ball on the flanks and hope I get some crosses in: he has no Defense with SA, which is good.

OR

Do I go with 3-5-2 flat with motivated wingers?

------ST---ST-------
---------------------
-ML--MC-MC-MC--MR-
--------------------
------DC-DC-DC------

OR

------ST---ST-------
-AML------------AMR-
-----MC-MC-MC-----
--------------------
-----DC-DC-DC------

Any opinions or advice would be appreciated.