The game engine seems to favor formations/tactics a lot more lately. I see the white skills seem to work no more, or at least very little impact... Even in associations now.

It's why the game feels so random at times. We can't know the tactics of our opposition. Last weekend in Asso, I also lost 5:1 and 3:0 vs an opponent, who was 7% stronger, but his players were like randomly skilled. Scouts and some greens invested. Nothing you can do sometimes.

It is hard to tell, when we don't know the formations you and your opponent were using and even when we know, still no guarantee to win any game. It's TE 2020. Another time it will work in your favor.