4-2-2-2 formation FIFA 20

Our favourite formation on FIFA 20 is 4-2-2-2. Strong and balanced designed for short or long passing with strong defensive positioning. Depending on the opponent strengths and weaknesses the CAMs can attack inside or outside working 1-2s round defenders and through balls. Works really well with most attacking styles especially fast build up and balanced.

Advantages: Very attacking with freedom for the CAMs to influence. Excellent for ball position and 1-2 passing.

Disadvantages: CAMs not naturally good wingers for crossing so change to this formation after kick off. Takes a while to get used to the positioning.

4-1-2-1-2 formation FIFA 20

2nd is the classic 4-1-2-1-2 formation. Strong in all versions of FIFA and with a good CDM and CAM you can do damage. Two variations are very different. The 4-1-2-1-2 with wingers is much more powerful than in FIFA 19. Wingers can find more space and beat players to get into the box or cross. The narrow 4-1-2-1-2 is great for dominating possession and very strong defensively. Can use Cam and the two CMs with the two strikers as an attacking 5. We aren’t enjoying it as much as the wide formation however.

Advantages: Strong attack and defence with players spread over the middle of the pitch. A creative ball playing cam with good wingers will create lots.

Disadvantages: Can be exposed if wingers don’t help out in defence. Though if good at defending you can now use that CDM to cover.

4-3-1-2 formation FIFA 20

3rd is the 4-3-1-2 formation. Compact and the CAM once again is the key to supplying those two strikers or shooting from range. In FIFA 20 so far rebounds are big so use a CAM with a good long shot! No wingers so good to have a striker with pace set to drift wide along side a finisher.

Advantages: CAM is in the hole so hard to mark. Two strikers and the CAM can create lots of through ball situations. Attacking in FIFA 20 seems more overpowered down the middle.

Disadvantages: Hard for midfield three to get up and down pitch to create width.

4-2-3-1 formation FIFA 20

4th is 4-2-3-1 formation which was many pros favourite in 19. No doubt lots will still think this is the best FIFA formation as it is very strong with two defensive midfielders. The reason we didn’t have this higher is because we feel early on that you need 2 strikers. Mainly for rebounds but also for those 1-2 runs in behind.

Advantages: Extremely strong defensively if have good powerful CDMs.

Disadvantages: Can be hard to get the striker into the game and create chances.

4-3-3 formation FIFA 20

5th is the 4-3-3 formation. We prefer version 2 with one holding CDM. Very attacking and we love cutting inside from the wings or beating the fullbacks on the outside. Suits long ball style and also fast build up.

Advantages: Has close midfielders for triangle passes with high wingers to stretch the play. Extremely good for counter attacks, don’t even need to set players to run in behind. One of the strongest formations for attacking if good at FIFA.

Disadvantages: Can be weak in midfield if only 1 player who can tackle. Lacks that CAM and striker link up and if you go for a more attacking version you lose the defensive side. Need to be very good at FIFA 20 to use this formation.

3-5-2 formation FIFA 20

The other formations are in no particular order. Often you need to decide whether you base your play on players or a formation. Then adapt one to the other. Luckily you can now set formations and tactics so in game you can switch quickly. Meaning you can have wingers in a formation and then set them to be CAMs in a different formation.

4-4-2 formation FIFA 20

The classic formation over the years. Rather than focusing on a creative player who can freely move about the pitch it is a more organised structure of defenders and midfielders. Moving as a line up and down the pitch.

Advantages: Solid and good for attack through the middle or on the wings. Fullbacks can support wingers. Two strikers with midfielders lined up behind them.

Disadvantages: No designated defensive midfielder. Some midfielders might be set to low defence work rate and not defend.

4-4-1-1 formation FIFA 20

Almost same as 4-4-2 to use on FIFA but not as good. If you have a very creative forward who likes to dictate the game and roam around like Messi does did then this is the formation for you. Better for a passing team and less direct.

Advantages: Solid and slightly more defensive than 4-4-2. The CF can be used to break up play or be the creative force.

Disadvantages: No designated defensive midfielder. Some midfielders might be set to low defence work rate and not defend.

4-3-2-1 formation FIFA 20

Similar to the 4-3-3 but the left and right forwards are tucked inside rather than to the wings. If you have a passing team with creative forwards can work well or if using a target man as the main striker. The forwards will run ahead of knock downs and through balls. Difficult tactic to use but more effective with more expensive players (Bale, Mbappe etc).

Advantages: A close forward three can work short balls to find gaps often 2 v 1 against a centre back.

Disadvantages: Not as strong in midfield and no wide players. Very narrow formation.