Quote Originally Posted by HeavensAAA View Post
Every game I will set up a specific counter formation for that opponent. No matches is the same in a season usually, except same opponent using same formations again.

Checks for formulating counter and preparing in-match substitutions include:
1) If he repeatedly uses the same formation in previous matches (to ensure a more flexible squad in counter if changes were made)
2) The timing and kind of substitutions he would make if he tries to hold a lead or mount a comeback (to prepare for subs making immediate moves when he goes to sub)
3) The amount of supporters he usually has (to call extra supporters of mine to outnumber his)

Hope this helps
thanks

i also tend to set up a formation regarding next opponents tactics

but here i see some problems

1. for some seasons now in leagues i play you always have one or two teams that always use the same tactics and their managers mostly don't watch the games and they are practically invinsible
2. is it really realistic to change your formation for every single game? i don't think so
3. it turned out few seasons back that you need several counter tactics for same opponent regarding opponents strength, meaning you need, what, 30 tactical variants per season. for example, i played against same opponent in different competitions where he played familiar tactics but i lost every single time with goal difference - gazillion for him. he did have extra supporters, but if that is the key than it's another bs

so, you obvioustly play a good game, but i do not have the time to watch every single game. i also do not use bonuses during the game, perhaps there is something there also