I think that in the game, it isn't about your favorite strategy. It is about you studying your team characteristics and set up a strategy according to their characteristics.

My favourite tactic is 4-2-3-1 and playing with the wings.
But my team had loads of MC's, which tells me that I can't play 4-2-3-1. I need to crowd my midfield with 4 or 5 players and no space for wingers (I had only one winger in my team). I need to request to play by the centre as well. By reinforcing these characteristics, your team will play according to their characteristics.

Just sayin'..