Season 74 - Are you ready?

[Duncton]

Narrow Diamond

Well, thanks. Started out with 4-5-1V. Possession 61%, 3 shots on target, 1 goal. Changed to ND at half time. Possession didn't change, 4 more shots on target, 3 more goals.

It's strange though. I feel like I should've had more succes playing through the flanks. He has 4 in the middle and only one on the wings. So why is it that ND works just as well?

[El Pistolero]

Well, thanks. Started out with 4-5-1V. Possession 61%, 3 shots on target, 1 goal. Changed to ND at half time. Possession didn't change, 4 more shots on target, 3 more goals.

It's strange though. I feel like I should've had more succes playing through the flanks. He has 4 in the middle and only one on the wings. So why is it that ND works just as well?

It's a common mistake. 3 CBs vs 1 striker can often see your wingers passes blocked. AMC, ST, ST is more of a handful for the defence. 4-2-2-2 hexagon would also give 3 CBs a lot of trouble.

Sorry to jump in.

[talisman]

Well, thanks. Started out with 4-5-1V. Possession 61%, 3 shots on target, 1 goal. Changed to ND at half time. Possession didn't change, 4 more shots on target, 3 more goals.

It's strange though. I feel like I should've had more succes playing through the flanks. He has 4 in the middle and only one on the wings. So why is it that ND works just as well?

I don't know why, but I always have better luck with ND against these formations with a central line of players rather than any formation with wide players...