The 41212 formation guide.
We all know that nobody on here really shares best practice. They say they do but they keep most of it to themselves.
Today I am going to share a formation with tactics and instructions that has got me 28-2 this weekend league.
Now I realise that everyone won't have this squad but believe me it won't matter with this formation and tactics.
Now, this is how you should set up.
The reason the width is so narrow is because we are basically turning this formation into the 41212(2) but instead of CMs we are going to be getting the best out of our LM and RM
Next I'll show you the player instructions that make this formation so great.
Strikers: Both strikers should be set up like this:
Get in behind limits your passing opportunities with this formation so just stick to balanced.
With the instructions below with how the LM and RM are going to operate, you'll need your strikers to hold up play and bring other players into the game.
CAM: Nothing out of the ordinary here.
If you have a CAM who is good at finishing just set it to get in the box for crosses.
LM and RM: You want your LM and RM on cut inside and come short. This will create multiple passing opportunities in your midfield between your CDM, CAM, LM, RM and strikers.
With this setup and if you're half decent you'll be creating all sorts of chances.
CDM: Brilliant new feature, drop between defenders.
We are going to use this tactic because our LB and RB are going to be attacking most of the game. Your CDM will drop between both of your CBs and make a back 3 when your opponent is attacking.
You also want to cut passing lanes and cover the centre.
Next are your LB and RB:
You want to have LB and RB on stay back while attacking and overlap.
This is because you're going to change tactics in game by pressing up then left on the Dpad in game to make you LB and RB join the attack if you feel that you're getting over run in midfield. Don't worry about getting exposed at the back, because you should have already set your CDM to drop between the defenders.
When you have your LB and RB join the attack you will have a fantastic compact midfield with lots of passing opportunities to unlock defences.
And that's about it guys.
Personally I activate LB and RB join attack about 15 in game minutes into the game.
The only other thing I have set is on ultra attacking I got to 442 all balanced with no instructions if things start going wrong, which, with this formation is very rare.
442 balanced will confuse your opponent if they're trying to counter your 41212 and they start getting used to your style of play.
This works for squad battles and online.
Hope this works for you all and let me know how you get on.
Have a good WL all.
October 26, 2019 7:28PM Posted in Ultimate Team General Discussion
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Saiber_Summia replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 12:30AM
Great job, will give a try especially using the strikers setting
One question: did you try to reduce the width to 2 or 3 and which were results?
Thanks!
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Safehands84 replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 7:43AM
Guillotine_Mack wrote: »Safehands84 wrote: »Nice guide will give it a go. Cant help but notice your team name. You near Manchester Airport?
Yes mate.
Born in Wythenshawe and from bench hill originally.
Cool, I live in Cheadle hulme, 5 minutes from the Griffin. Small world
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Mmikey replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 26, 2019 8:01PM
Thanks mate. I have used this formation from 2012 until now....when I have just changed to 4231. I did win a few this year but felt that I was getting countered too easily. I didn't set many instructions though so may go back and try again.
Thanks
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Knowlesdinho replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 26, 2019 9:14PM
Not read through it yet, but I can see the effort you've put in. I'm actually using this formation myself... I'll test your tactics out tomorrow when I get chance to play some WL.
Well done.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 8:24AM
Mr_Matchup1 wrote: »Does stamina become an issue for Marcelo, getting him to join the attack I imagine would drain him a fair bit
I normally sub on Mendy at the 60th minute mark.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 8:17AM
Safehands84 wrote: »Guillotine_Mack wrote: »Safehands84 wrote: »Nice guide will give it a go. Cant help but notice your team name. You near Manchester Airport?
Yes mate.
Born in Wythenshawe and from bench hill originally.
Cool, I live in Cheadle hulme, 5 minutes from the Griffin. Small world
Was out with the Mrs at Platform 5 last night. They had a mint band on.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 2:02AM
Gnomenclature wrote: »Hey thanks, tried it out for a couple games and finally got that damn chip goal objective done.
I like how it can dismantle drop back a bit - five attackers pulling defenders out of position.
Gonna try it on my main squad (was using a cheap prem squad).
Good to hear it is working for you mate.
Let me know how you get on with your main squad.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 2:00AM
Safehands84 wrote: »Nice guide will give it a go. Cant help but notice your team name. You near Manchester Airport?
Yes mate.
Born in Wythenshawe and from bench hill originally.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 12:54AM
Saiber_Summia wrote: »Great job, will give a try especially using the strikers setting
One question: did you try to reduce the width to 2 or 3 and which were results?
Thanks!
You need the width because of the meta style of play that people have adapted.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 12:17AM
If you played on my account used your team and your tactics you would 100% get 14 -17 wins max
What makes you say that mate?
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 26, 2019 9:23PM
Knowlesdinho wrote: »Not read through it yet, but I can see the effort you've put in. I'm actually using this formation myself... I'll test your tactics out tomorrow when I get chance to play some WL.
Well done.
Thanks mate.
If you're using this formation already then you should see a big improvement.
All the best.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 26, 2019 8:25PM
Interesting play style, can I ask you how do the midfielders operate, aka who is scoring your goals? May not of worded that very well
Everyone is scoring goals.
Messi, dybala and Hazard and the strikers obviously.
Because it is so compact and the wingers are coming short it just works.
In some games if your midfield and strikers aren't making the runs you expect, just use the LB (think it is L1 on playstation, not shore as I'm on xbox) and pass to make your players do the runs.
I hope that made sense. I'm out with the girlfriend currently and the sambucca has gone to my head.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 26, 2019 8:21PM
Thanks mate. I have used this formation from 2012 until now....when I have just changed to 4231. I did win a few this year but felt that I was getting countered too easily. I didn't set many instructions though so may go back and try again.
Thanks
Thanks mate. Hope it works for you.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 26, 2019 10:33PM
That team is unreal
Thanks mate.
I would say I worked hard to get it but I'll be honest and say I spent a lot on Fifa points.
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Guillotine_Mack replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 2:02AM
Gnomenclature wrote: »Hey thanks, tried it out for a couple games and finally got that damn chip goal objective done.
I like how it can dismantle drop back a bit - five attackers pulling defenders out of position.
Gonna try it on my main squad (was using a cheap prem squad).
Good to hear it is working for you mate.
Let me know how you get on with your main squad.
9:30 am, November 7, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Goalrush replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 26, 2019 11:07PM
That team is unreal
Guillotine_Mack wrote: »
Think we have all spent our fare share over the years. I’m not this year mind. Not spent a penny. Paying for it mind, can’t win f all 🤣. I’m determined to have a year without wasting money though
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion
Gnomenclature replied to The 41212 formation guide. on October 27, 2019 1:48AM
Hey thanks, tried it out for a couple games and finally got that damn chip goal objective done.
I like how it can dismantle drop back a bit - five attackers pulling defenders out of position.
Gonna try it on my main squad (was using a cheap prem squad).
12:30 am, November 5, 2019 Ultimate Team General Discussion