how to counter 5-2-1-2

[Top Yid]

How do I set up against this?

DL, DC /DL,DC, DC, DR

MC MC

AMC

ST ST



Thanx in advance

[El Pistolero]

I'm playing against this in my League tomorrow.

I'm lining up 4-4-2

Team Mentality: Normal
Focus Passing: Down Both Flanks
Pressing Style: Own Half
Tackling Style: Hard
Passing Style: Long
Marking Style: Zonal

Counter, no offside.

The guide recommends 3-5-2 flat

Good luck!

[dv8r]

3-5-2 v I reckon...

Similar to a 4-5-1 v but with 3 DCs and an extra striker up top.

It's my Cup opponent tomorrow so let me know the score so I know it works.

[Top Yid]

Cheers Guys Ive set up 4-5-1 v passing both wings red on wings and full-backs, blue on dm and both dc's,which seems to be working for me at the moment. I play in 30 mins will you know how i get on

[El Pistolero]

I usually use 4-5-1V so if it works, that would be good news for me

[dv8r]

If you find that you are not scoring enough, you may have to play the 4-1-2-1-2 narrow diamond. His lack of DMC will be exploited and 2 strikers is better against a 5 man defence instead of 1 striker.

[Top Yid]

I won 4-2 away, thanx for help guys.
Mentality Attacking
Passing both flanks
Pressing own half
Tackling normal
Passing mixed
Marking zonal.

[dv8r]

I won 4-2 away, thanx for help guys.
Mentality Attacking
Passing both flanks
Pressing own half
Tackling normal
Passing mixed
Marking zonal.

Cheers, that's the same tactics I use for my 4-5-1 v so I hope this works

You used 4-5-1 v, right?

[Top Yid]

Yes thats right, its seems to work quite well home or away, i just change the tackling, Hard at home, Normal away to cut down on bookings. Good luck in your cup match tomorrow

[dv8r]

Yes thats right, its seems to work quite well home or away, i just change the tackling, Hard at home, Normal away to cut down on bookings. Good luck in your cup match tomorrow

And how were his goals scored? From a counter attack, corner, etc... If I play without arrows on my defenders, it might work the same but without conceding