Hard time against friend of mine...Need some help

[m0rphinmadafaka]

So I have a friend with whom I've been for 3 consecutive leagues and next year we will be again in the same league.But I cant seem to beat him in the direct matches and I end up second...Every time he plays 4-4-2 like this:
ST ST
ML MC MC MR
DL DC DC DC
GK
And I cant seem to beat him.From 6 games I had 1 draw and 5 losses. I've tried 4-1-4-1,4-4-2 (Classic),3-1-4-2
with attacking ML/MR and DL/DR or attacking DMC but none of these tactics work...We have almost the same quality in our teams: he has a little better Attack and Midfield,but my Defense is stronger.Any ideas how can i beat him next year? I'd really appreciate feedback.Thanks.

[Michael Unonk]

4-5-1V work with me, play normal, mixed pass, press own half and counter attack
red arrow to dl/dr, aml/amr and st
blue arow to 2dc and dmc

Butterfly also work with me, good luck and let me see the result

[Hear_break_kid]

use
-----ST-----
AML-----AMR
---MC-MC---
-----DMC----
DL-DC-DC-DR

[m0rphinmadafaka]

Thanks,I will try the V style.I have a match at 14/5 and i will tell you the results.

[fadhul17]

Check this pic

4-1-3-2 work well to

[m0rphinmadafaka]

Well I tried 4-5-1V style and it was a total disaster. 3-1 for him... in my second match i tried 4-1-3N-2 and failed too...