Alright, let's dive into the best post-patch 4-4-2 custom tactics I'm currently using, and trust me, they're absolutely cooking!
Tactical Setup: The 4-4-2 Masterclass
I'm absolutely loving the 4-4-2 this year, and I think it's even better after the latest patch. I've been testing things out in Elite Division Rivals, and the results speak for themselves. You'll see in the gameplay clips, having one striker on False 9 and the other on Advanced Forward is just so overpowered. You get tons of goal-line opportunities and by-line runs.
I've also upped my defensive line height to something quite aggressive, and you'll see me winning the ball back high up the pitch. This setup allows for some beautiful build-up play, leading to some absolute bangers.
Custom Tactics Breakdown
Let's get into the nitty-gritty of the custom tactics. Remember, I like to tweak things, so I'm always experimenting.
- Tactical Preset: Custom, of course.
- Formation: 4-4-2 flat. I absolutely love it.
- Build Up Play: Balanced. I've been using balanced build-up style. I used to swear by "Counter" last year, and it's still good, but I think balanced is the way to go now.
- Defensive Approach: 70 on the line height. I know, it might seem scary, but trust me. The more aggressive you are with your defensive line, the fewer chances you'll concede because you're defending so high up the pitch. It's all about logic!
Player Instructions: The Secret Sauce
Now, let's talk player roles. This is where the magic happens.
- Strikers:
- Left Striker: Advanced Forward and Attack. This is your bread and butter. They'll make runs in behind, and you'll see them scoring goals.
- Right Striker: False 9. This is the game-changer. They'll drop off a little bit, almost like a shadow striker or number 10. It's very hard for your opponent's defenders to pick them up, and if they have the Finesse Shot Plus, you can really spam those finesse shots.
- Midfielders:
- Left Midfielder: Inside Forward and Balanced.
- Right Midfielder: Inside Forward and Balanced. These positions are perfect for finesse shots and trivelas. They pick up great positions on the pitch when we have the ball.
- Left Central Midfielder: Playmaker and Stay Back.
- Right Central Midfielder: Box to Box. I really like having a box-to-box and a playmaker in the 4-4-2.
- Defenders:
- Right Back: Stay Back While Attacking.
- Center Backs: Stay Back While Attacking.
- Left Back: Wing Back and Balanced. I take a lot of this from Aston Villa in real life. We play with a very left-sided heavy attack, and I like that. It works!
- Goalkeeper: Balanced.
And that, my friends, is my brand new, updated 4-4-2 setup.