3n-2w-3n-0-2

[Master Tactician]

Who suggested 4-4-2? It could only work if you were attacking down both flanks with your wingers and fullbacks.

The 3n-3w-3n-2 as you call it, is actually a 5-3-2.

Very strong central defense and fairly strong offense with the 2Sts.

The main disadvantage of this formation is the lack of power in midfield and the lack of attacking wingers.

Therefore, try to win possession at midfield (up to 6 players; 5 flat+ DMC/AMC or 4 flat + dmc/amc or 3 flat AML/AMR) and attack down both flanks. You must attack on the wings since the centre of his defense will be crowded.

I would probably go with 4-3-2W-1 with a blue arrow on central MC or, anything with the same philosophy (A butterfly would be fairly good as well). it depends on your players. If you have strong fullbacks play with 4 backs, if not, 3 DCs.
You can go again 4-4-2 but make sure you have the ball possession and that you attack down both flanks.
If he has a strong MC you may want to play with a DMC to a 3-5-2.
The most important is to pack the midfield and attack strongly down both flanks.

Of course own half pressing, and no actual point to counterattack. Consider offside trap if you have attacking mentality. It's worth if you play with 3 DCs or 4 with red fullbacks against him.