This is similar to the last 4-2-3-1 I uploaded, but it makes use of the balanced mentality as seen in "It's Xmas" and it also removes counter-pressing.
There's the league table. Birmingham predicted 24th came 2nd and got promoted, while Watford surprisingly underperformed. Watford were winning the league until April when they capitulated, this could be down to injuries or something like that.
As always, there's the xG table. Watford got the correct number of points however they should have won the league. Birmingham overperformed their xG but not massively.
Hi all, here's a tactic that I have made following on from previous ones uploaded in the last few days. However, I have moved away from strikerless systems now.
So the main difference is the inclusion of a striker. However, I also found that adding overlaps on the wing-backs allowed them to get much more involved in play and their numbers improved greatly. I tested this tactic with Manchester City (predicted 1st) and Bournemouth (predicted 20th)
Man City did very well, 98 points and a 98 GD. They also won the Champions League, thumping Real Madrid 5-0 in the final. Bournemouth didn't perform that well on paper, but more on them in a moment.
According to the xG table, Bournemouth were very unlucky throughout the season and really should have got Europe. However, striker Dominic Solanke performed very well for them, bagging 22 goals in the Premier League.
Here is yet another variation of a tactic that I have made
The difference between the original and this one is that it is now a 442 instead of a 424, with inverted wingers now replacing the inside forwards. I tested this with Manchester City (predicted 1st) and Bournemouth (predicted 20th).
As you can see, Manchester City won the league with a good goal difference and KDB won the golden boot. However, you will also be able to see that Bournemouth achieved Europa League football and were only a point off the Champions League.
As always, here are the expected points from the season. Bournemouth slightly overachieved but they would have got Europe regardless
Hi again, I have slightly amended the tactic just to see how it would do with volantes instead of the regular DMs.
I have tested this with two teams, Watford (predicted 1st) and Birmingham City (predicted 24th) and here are the results
As you can see, Watford got automatic promotion on a respectable 97 points. However, Birmingham exceeded all expectations and managed a 3rd place finish. They lost to Boro in the playoff final
Thought I'd also leave this here to show that Birmingham were very unlucky in not getting promoted automatically. I feel this is slightly better than the other version of this tactic that I uploaded.
Hi all, I have another tactic to share which has taken inspiration from those at the top such as "Corsair" and "Big Bada Boom"
It's very similar to the other tactics at the top of the testing tables. However, it is strikerless. I tested it with PSG (I know) and Ajaccio, who are predicted 20th in Ligue 1.
As you can see, PSG won the league by 20 points as they often do in these tests. However, Ajaccio finished 10th, a whole 10 places above their pre-season prediction. You will also notice the insane rout of PABLO SARABIA who ended with the golden boot from the AM position. I think Neymar would have won the golden boot if he had played as a shadow striker for the whole season, but he often played on the left.
On the topic of newly-promoted underdogs Ajaccio, we can see that they actually had the 5th most expected points in the division.
By all means, use this tactic for yourself and I'd love to see strikerless formations become the meta for this year like it was on FM21
It's a fairly simple 4-3-3, like the meta from last year. It becomes a 2-3-5 in possession and the striker sits some way off waiting for the ball.
These are the results that the team got. As you can see, it made top 4 in the EPL and qualified for the Champions League. Also went on good cup runs with a semi-final appearance in the FA Cup, as well as finishing runners-up in the Carabao.
Here are some player statistics. Interestingly the AI manager didn't fancy Mitrovic so Carlos Vinicius usually got the nod. The standout here is the incredible season from Andreas Pereira, but bear in mind he was on set-pieces
I've looked through your other posts and comments on here and it seems that you post really unhelpful stuff on people's tactics a lot. I would recommend touching grass
Here's the tactic. It is a similar shape to the best tactic from last year but uses two AF instead of the shadow strikers. The corners have the CBs at the near post with the strikers at the back post, also aimed at the near post
Tested with PSG to see some ridiculous numbers, holidayed throughout the entire season. We only dropped two points all season along with scoring 159 in the process
We also beat Bayern in the CL final, accumulating over 5 xG in the game
Here are some player stats for the season. Mbappe spent the whole year playing as the AF, as did Messi. Neymar played on the left as the DW mostly
Please tell me what you think and feel free to try it yourself
This is similar to the last 4-2-3-1 I uploaded, but it makes use of the balanced mentality as seen in "It's Xmas" and it also removes counter-pressing.
There's the league table. Birmingham predicted 24th came 2nd and got promoted, while Watford surprisingly underperformed. Watford were winning the league until April when they capitulated, this could be down to injuries or something like that.
As always, there's the xG table. Watford got the correct number of points however they should have won the league. Birmingham overperformed their xG but not massively.
Woodball 4-2-3-1 v3: https://fm-arena.com/find-comment/17126/
Woodball 4-2-3-1 v4: https://fm-arena.com/find-comment/17407/
Woodball 4-2-3-1 v5: https://fm-arena.com/find-comment/17506/
Woodball 4-2-3-1 v6: https://fm-arena.com/find-comment/17895/
So the main difference is the inclusion of a striker. However, I also found that adding overlaps on the wing-backs allowed them to get much more involved in play and their numbers improved greatly. I tested this tactic with Manchester City (predicted 1st) and Bournemouth (predicted 20th)
Man City did very well, 98 points and a 98 GD. They also won the Champions League, thumping Real Madrid 5-0 in the final. Bournemouth didn't perform that well on paper, but more on them in a moment.
According to the xG table, Bournemouth were very unlucky throughout the season and really should have got Europe. However, striker Dominic Solanke performed very well for them, bagging 22 goals in the Premier League.
Woodball 4-2-3-1 SIMPLIFIED: https://fm-arena.com/find-comment/17530/
The difference between the original and this one is that it is now a 442 instead of a 424, with inverted wingers now replacing the inside forwards. I tested this with Manchester City (predicted 1st) and Bournemouth (predicted 20th).
As you can see, Manchester City won the league with a good goal difference and KDB won the golden boot. However, you will also be able to see that Bournemouth achieved Europa League football and were only a point off the Champions League.
As always, here are the expected points from the season. Bournemouth slightly overachieved but they would have got Europe regardless
This tactic does somehow work, but it can definitely do better. It still leaves a lot to be desired defensively
I have tested this with two teams, Watford (predicted 1st) and Birmingham City (predicted 24th) and here are the results
As you can see, Watford got automatic promotion on a respectable 97 points. However, Birmingham exceeded all expectations and managed a 3rd place finish. They lost to Boro in the playoff final
Thought I'd also leave this here to show that Birmingham were very unlucky in not getting promoted automatically. I feel this is slightly better than the other version of this tactic that I uploaded.
It's very similar to the other tactics at the top of the testing tables. However, it is strikerless. I tested it with PSG (I know) and Ajaccio, who are predicted 20th in Ligue 1.
As you can see, PSG won the league by 20 points as they often do in these tests. However, Ajaccio finished 10th, a whole 10 places above their pre-season prediction. You will also notice the insane rout of PABLO SARABIA who ended with the golden boot from the AM position. I think Neymar would have won the golden boot if he had played as a shadow striker for the whole season, but he often played on the left.
On the topic of newly-promoted underdogs Ajaccio, we can see that they actually had the 5th most expected points in the division.
By all means, use this tactic for yourself and I'd love to see strikerless formations become the meta for this year like it was on FM21
It's a fairly simple 4-3-3, like the meta from last year. It becomes a 2-3-5 in possession and the striker sits some way off waiting for the ball.
These are the results that the team got. As you can see, it made top 4 in the EPL and qualified for the Champions League. Also went on good cup runs with a semi-final appearance in the FA Cup, as well as finishing runners-up in the Carabao.
Here are some player statistics. Interestingly the AI manager didn't fancy Mitrovic so Carlos Vinicius usually got the nod. The standout here is the incredible season from Andreas Pereira, but bear in mind he was on set-pieces
Thank you for your time
Here's the tactic. It is a similar shape to the best tactic from last year but uses two AF instead of the shadow strikers. The corners have the CBs at the near post with the strikers at the back post, also aimed at the near post
Tested with PSG to see some ridiculous numbers, holidayed throughout the entire season. We only dropped two points all season along with scoring 159 in the process
We also beat Bayern in the CL final, accumulating over 5 xG in the game
Here are some player stats for the season. Mbappe spent the whole year playing as the AF, as did Messi. Neymar played on the left as the DW mostly
Please tell me what you think and feel free to try it yourself