The Top 3 best FIFA 21 formation in fifa 21
We have played lots of games and now know the best FIFA 21 formation. With many formations we have had to change in game to others when needing better attack or defence. However with our favourite all that is needed is a change in tactics. Making the team more attacking or more defensive.
On that note, we’ve put together a guide centred on the top 3 most effective formations in FIFA 21 to help you pick the best one for your playstyle.
Best FIFA 21 formation 4-2-3-1
The number one formation on FIFA 21 is 4-2-3-1 in our opinion. Over the past years we have preferred 4-2-2-2 with strikers but with our new team set up and tactics 4-2-3-1 is perfect. It maximises the players abilities and strengths. Gives lots of attacking options with narrow or wide tactics. Changing between them can change how strong the defence and attacks are. Without moving players out of position during transition. We have found this important in FIFA 21.
Advantages: Extremely strong defensively if have good powerful CDMs, Lots of attacking options with central CAM key player. Switch between attacking and defensive tactic of formation so players quickly organise.
Disadvantages: Lack of 2 strikers is the only issue. But with the right players and instructions CAMs will quickly join striker.
4-4-2 flat
The 4-4-2 plays a bit differently than it did in FIFA 20, primarily because of the way players make runs in FIFA 21.
Back in FIFA 20, the wingers in a 4-4-2 formation felt a bit static. They hardly made attempts to exploit space so you were forced to manually trigger runs.
However, in FIFA 21, they constantly make overlapping runs, looking to play the ball off either one of your strikers.
This allows you to ‘overload’ your opponent’s backline by presenting them with a 4 v 4 situation, which has the potential to turn into a 6 v 4 if your midfielders are set on the ‘stay forward while attacking’ instruction.
The 4-4-2 is also pretty good defensively, but in order to avoid conceding unnecessary goals, make sure you set your full-backs to stay back while attacking.
4-1-2-1-2 formation FIFA 21
2nd is the classic 4-1-2-1-2 formation. Great for a balanced attack and defence With wide and narrow versions to switch between in game. The quick positioning of players and passing options is key in FIFA 21. Also allows you to either use wingers or central midfielders depending on your favourite players and style of play. A creative ball playing cam with good wingers will create lots.
Advantages: Strong attack and defence with players spread over the middle of the pitch. Can easily switch between narrow and wide during game without dragging players out of position. Easily switch between attacking and defensive tactics.
Disadvantages: Need a very good CDM to make it work to full potential.
The formation looks unconventional but it’s got plenty of width and you can make the midfield work if you get two holding players who both have pace. It’s also an option if you want to shut up shop in the last ten minutes of a game, its worth experimenting with.
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