I mean 3-1-2n-2w-2 when you need a goal or something.
Yeah, outnumbering his midfield should benefit you.
DL and DR wont have much to do against the diamond. I've seen a 3-1-2-1-3 diamond beat the 4-1-2-1-2 but I'd be worried of drawing against similar formations.
I always beat the diamond with 4-5-1v