4-1-3-2

----ST--ST------
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--MC--MC--MC--
------DMC-------
DL--DC--DC--DR

Like you say your vs stronger opponent so it will be tough, Defend+Counter, 2 Strikers to try and take advantage of the 3 wide defenders, 3 MC's to win the midfield battle, DMC to cancel out the AMC, 4 Defenders to cover from the wingers and striker/amc, also set red arrows on DL/DR to counter attack your opponent,

Team Orders: Mentality: Defensive, Focus Passing: Through the Middle, Pressing: Own Half, Passing: Long, Marking: Zonal, Counter Attack: Yes, Offside Trap: No.