Discover the best formations and tactics to win in FIFA 18

In football, formations are essential to winning. In FIFA 18, you must change the teams' formations and tactics to find the ideal style of play. There are several details that you need to learn to get everything right on the lawn. As a good coach, you must work through the formation to make the most of your team. Have you ever thought that there are several very good plants in FIFA 18, but with the wrong formation? Check out the best formations and tactics to play on the counterattack, possession of the ball or high blood pressure. You can change your tactics before matches in the formation menu or even during matches.

4-2-3-1 Counter attack

The 4-2-3-1 is a very balanced formation that distributes its players very well on the pitch. It is the ideal formation for those who like to play on the counterattack. With two defensive midfielders, you will be able to withstand the pressure of the opponent and manage to attack quickly with the three offensive midfielders. In midfield, you can play with two center midfielders or change to a center midfielder and a midfielder to help more in defense. At the front, you can also change the offensive midfielder to the second striker if you need to attack more. The tactic of playing on the counter is to let your opponent have more possession of the ball and attack without putting too much pressure. But once you get the ball back, the game building speed is very high. Having fast players, you will catch opposing players out of their defensive positions. Check out the characteristics of the counter-attack tactic: Game Building

Speed: 95
Passes: 50
Positioning: Organized

Creating Opportunities

Passes: 50
Crossings: 50
Shots: 50
Positioning: Organized

Defense

Pressure: 10
Aggressiveness: 50
Width: 60
Defensive Line: Coverage

Other formations to play in Counterattack:

5-2-1-2
4-3-3
4-4-2

4-5-1 Possession

This is the ideal formation for fans of Barcelona's famous tiki-taka and the Spanish team. With this formation, all the strength is in the midfield for players to have many options to maintain possession of the ball. There is not much hurry to build the game or create opportunities, allowing free positioning of players. Whoever plays in tiki-taka has to be very patient until he finds an opportunity to score. The strength of this tactic is that your opponent will have the ball for a very short time.

To play with this tactic, you need players with good passing quality in midfield. Never make long passes and always be very patient in attack. Check out the characteristics of the ball possession tactic:

Game Building

Speed: 20
Passes: 20
Positioning: Free

Creating Opportunities

Passes: 25
Crossings: 25
Shots: 25
Positioning: Free

Defense

Pressure: 50
Aggressiveness: 25
Width: 50
Defensive Line: Covered

Other formations to play in Posse de Bola:

4-2-2-2
4-1-2-1-2
4-3-3

3-5-2 High Blood Pressure

Within the most offensive formations, 3-5-2 is an excellent option for those who need to score goals very quickly, but taking some risks. Using the high pressure tactic, you will be very aggressive in recovering the ball and your players will always be looking to create goal opportunities. Some argue that this formation is no longer efficient in modern football because it is fragile defensively. But to take down the most solid defenses, or if you need to reverse the score, this may be the ideal tactic. Check out the characteristics of the high blood pressure tactic: Game Building

Speed: 50
Passes: 50
Positioning: Organized

Creating Opportunities

Passes: 75
Crossings: 50
Shots: 75
Positioning: Organized

Defense

Pressure: 85
Aggressiveness: 75
Width: 25
Defensive Line: In Line (put out of play)

Other formations to play in High Blood Pressure:

4-3-3 (3)
5-2-1-2
4-2-3-1

5-3-2 Long Ball

This formation is suitable for those who like direct football more. If you play with two strong and good attackers in the aerial game, you can cause a lot of problems for your opponent's defense. In the center, you will always have players available, however, the sides will be more fragile. Regarding defense, you will feel very safe with three defenders. Make good use of corners and free kicks to get head goals. Check out the characteristics of the long ball tactic: Game Building

Speed: 90
Passes: 90
Positioning: Organized

Creating Opportunities