In FIFA 20, players are looking for the best formation. Here is a lineup along with tactics that are particularly recommended for starting in Ultimate Team.
What is the best formation all about? There isn’t really a “best formation.” It always depends on your preferred play style and the players you have available on how you best set up your team.
If you, for example, don’t have any fast players, it’s advisable to avoid a 4-3-3 that relies on speedy wingers. If you’re lacking strong center-backs, a five-man defense is not the best choice.
The formation determines how you build your gameplay, with which tactics you enter the match. If you focus on possession, counters, or fast wide players, then you need to select different formations. There isn’t a single best formation – it simply doesn’t exist.
What formations do professionals play in FIFA 20? Nevertheless, a handful of formations quickly crystallize in the weeks following a FIFA launch that professionals successfully use. Currently, at a very early point after the FIFA 20 release, these formations are popular:
- 4-2-2-2
- Offensive 4-3-3 (4)
- 4-4-2
- 4-1-2-1-2 (wide and narrow)
YouTuber Ovvy particularly recommends a formation that is supposed to be excellent with the following tactical settings: the 4-2-2-2.
4-2-2-2 – Tactics of the formation in FUT 20
Why 4-2-2-2? The 4-2-2-2 is a quite balanced formation that is strong in both offense and defense. It gives you many options in attack: you can play through the wings, but also try your luck through the middle, as there are two real strikers lurking there. In FIFA 20, both can be effective.
The 4-2-2-2 has its strengths in that you have many players both upfront and in the back, and the center is secured by two central midfielders. Possession football is therefore possible as well as a fast game forward.
A disadvantage is that the outside positions are occupied by attacking midfielders who do not always have particularly high pace stats. Therefore, this formation is not optimal for counter-attacks.
Tactics in offense and defense
Use this tactic: In your team overview, you can set tactics that allow you to further adjust your players’ behavior on the pitch. Set the 4-2-2-2 like this:
Defense:
- Balanced
- Width: 5
- Depth: 4
Offense:
- Balanced (or Fast Build-up if you feel that you’re lacking in offense)
- Width: 5
- Players in the box: 5
- Corners: 3
- Free kicks: 3
Instructions for the players
Use these instructions: In addition to the tactics, you can also assign individual instructions to the players:
- Left and Right Backs: Select “Stay Back While Attacking” for the attacking runs
- Both central midfielders: Select “Cover Center” for defensive position
- Offensive attacking midfielders: Select “Get Forward” for position freedom.
What about the offensive 4-3-3?
Note on the 4-3-3: The offensive 4-3-3 (4) is the favorite formation of many players because it is very offensive and makes good use of strong, fast wingers. With the two central midfielders, the space in front of the defense is also secured.
In FIFA 20, this formation excites many players – just like in FIFA 19. If you have strong wingers, you can definitely try this one out.
But top players on the wings are expensive in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. Therefore, you can start with the 4-2-2-2 and later, if you wish and have the right players for it, switch to the 4-3-3.
Which formation do you play?
