

That’s the main reason we won’t use it as often online, where other players generally opt for agile wingers who expose your lack of defensive cover. It can leave you exposed at the back, so we wouldn’t recommend it against higher-rated teams, particularly if they have pace in midfield. Against weaker opposition you’re able to keep the ball and create all kinds of chances, and your midfielders naturally burst into the box to get on the end of crosses. This is our favourite formation to use against the CPU: it can highlight all those flashy attackers you’ve picked up on the transfer market, and gives you endless ways to score goals. If you’re not creating enough chances, flip to the 4-3-3 Flat, which is another good all-rounder. In fact, a creative striker can fit well in this line-up, slipping through balls through to your onrushing wingers. We tend not to use ‘Get in behind’ with this one because, effectively, you’ve only got four players going forward, and if your striker is always running away from the ball you might be short of options. Needless to say those wingers should be agile and that striker should be a lethal finisher. You could give them a free role in player instructions, because they pop up in different areas, but it can be a bit unpredictable, so we prefer leaving them in the centre as a reliable outlet. They’re the link for the majority of your attacks, receiving the ball from your CDMs and pinging it out wide. In that regard, 4-3-3 Defend looks ideal - with the caveat that you need a very good CM to make it work. Notice a pattern emerging here? The best FIFA 20 formations strike a balance between defensive solidity, usually via CDMs, and pace on the break.
