Quote Originally Posted by El Pistolero View Post
Before considering which formation, go to his squad and try to find out his best players.
Goals to games ratio + form + assists. Go to his league and check his goal difference.

Now, you can take a defensive approach and play 4-5-1v or you can use the most popular counter for 4-4-2 and use 4-1-2-1-2.

Hope this helps.
I'm not sure should I choose 2ST formation at all. I know I can't plan to defend 180 minutes without concealing goal against stronger oppo and wait for extra time. I might use 4141 as well as a bit more defensive variant of 451V. I don't have much experience in matches where my team is complete outsider. I've played against 442 in the last week few times and narrow diamond brought me victories against equally strong opponents, but this is different situation. My team can play many formations, includin 451V, 4141, narrow diamond, but I'd like to know what do you think about 3DC-3DMW-3MC-ST, would that be too-much defensive option?