Finally, let’s get started in FIFA 21. But which formations are worth it in the latest FIFA installment? We show you 3 strong lineups and tactics for a good start.
With each new FIFA installment, the gameplay and much more changes. This means that your favorite formation from last year may no longer be useful in the new FIFA 21. Or there may simply be stronger formations that fit better into the gameplay of FIFA 21.
We looked around and reveal to you 3 formations including tactics that you should urgently try out at the start of FIFA 21.
The best formations and tactics for starting FIFA 21
These formations are recommended by the pros: Although FIFA 21 has only recently been available, some FIFA pros participating in the EA GameChanger program have already had the chance to try out the latest installment for a few weeks.
We show you which lineups FIFA pros recommend.
4-2-3-1 – Still a strong lineup
This is what characterizes this formation: In recent years, the 4-2-3-1 formation has been very popular and always a meta formation. But even in FIFA 21, it can convince, finds FIFA pro and YouTuber Benedikt “SaLz0r” Saltzer from VfL Wolfsburg (via YouTube). This is because it is so balanced and offers a lot in both offense and defense.
Because you always have at least 4 attackers and 2 CDMs who maintain order at the back. It’s also important that you set the lineup to be a bit wider, so the two CAMs are not too much in the middle. If they come in more from the outside, crosses can also pay off again.
These instructions should you set:
- Full-backs: “Balanced Attack” (for crossing runs)
- Defensive Midfielder: one CDM should get “Stay Back While Attacking”
- Wide Attacking Midfielders: “Crossing into the box”
- Central Attacking Midfielder: “All freedoms”
4-4-2 – 2 Strikers work wonders
This is what characterizes the formation: FIFA pro and YouTuber Mirza Jahic (via YouTube) swears by the 4-4-2 formation, especially if you don’t have an overly strong team yet. Because with a mid-range team, especially 2 strikers are important to create chances in FIFA 21.
These instructions should you set:
- Full-backs: “Stay Back While Attacking”
- Defensive Midfielder 1: “Stay Back While Attacking” and “Cover Center”
- Defensive Midfielder 2: “Stay Back While Attacking”
- Wingers: “Overlapping Defense”
- Strikers: “Overlapping Defense”
4-1-2-1-2 (2) – The narrow diamond is worthwhile again
This is what characterizes the formation: FIFA pro “SaLz0r” also recommends the 4-1-2-1-2 formation (via YouTube). This is particularly useful for counterattacks when played in the defensive style “Drop Back”.
It is also important to have fast strikers and a good CAM. The rest of the team can then focus on defensive tasks.
These instructions should you set:
- Attacking Midfielder: “All freedoms”
- Defensive Midfielder: “Stay Back While Attacking”
But keep in mind that the new meta in FIFA 21 is not yet entirely clear. The next weeks will show which lineups and playstyles really work best. Until then, these formations should already guarantee a good start.
