Best Formations in FUT 20, FIFA 20 Ultimate Team FIFA 20 guide, tips
Last update: 04 October 2019
Choosing the right team formation in FIFA 20 is a very important aspect of the game, so much that it is recommended to spend some time on finding the right formation for your playstyle. By testing formations, you'll be able to check whether you are more interested in having the ability to play the ball quickly between two midfielders, or you are better off with two wingers that can perform dangerous plays to the center. Below you will find a list of several recommended formations that can be useful when setting up your own team.
3-5-2
The 3-5-2 formation consists of 3 central defenders, 5 midfielders and 2 central forwards. Setting up a team in this way offers a lot of offensive and defensive maneuvers. Such setup has many advantages.
Ability to operate in the center of the field
The ability to operate in the central part of the pitch offers many ways of playing the ball, offering more situations that can end up with a goal.
Reliable protection
3 defenders and 5 additional midfielders are able to protect your goal in many situations. Such a number of players will make it difficult for the opponent to play the ball in the center of the field.
Multiple attack options
The presence of 2 attackers create more dangerous goal situations. With such formation, the striker will never be alone and can count on the help of a teammate.
Centers
More players in the central part of the field gives an advantage when kicking the ball from the side to the center of the field. This can lead to more threatening goal situations.
Watch your sides!
The 3-5-2 setup leaves, unfortunately, quite a bit of space on the wings that can be used by counterattack-oriented players.
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1 formation consists of 4 defenders, 2 defensive midfielders, 1 attacking midfielder, 2 wingers and 1 forward. Setting up a team in this way offers a lot of offensive and defensive maneuvers. Such formation has a lot of advantages, but one cannot overlook its minuses.
Balanced formation
4-2-3-1 formation allows the player to control all areas of the field, good defense organization as well as fast counterattacks after retrieving the ball. Such placement of players is hard to get through, so the enemy will have a lot of problems to proceed with a goal-threatening situation
Ability to operate in the center of the field
The ability to operate in the central part of the pitch offers many ways of playing the ball, offering more situations that can end up with a goal.
Good ball playing
3 midfielders in the center of the field creates a lot of opportunities for playing the ball. Thanks to such variant, you will be able to hold on to the ball longer.
Plenty of room for attack
Due to the fact that this formation has 4 offensive players, you have the opportunity to carry out a variety of attacks on the opponent's goal.
Lone striker
Due to the fact that the formation has only one forward striker, he often has to play alone and deal with goal situations on his own. On the other hand, the striker always stays on the opponent's half, allowing you to pass the ball to him immediately after retrieving it.
4-1-2-1-2(2)
The 4-1-2-1-2(2) formation consists of 4 defenders, 1 defensive midfielder, 3 attacking midfielders and 2 forwards. Building a team in such a narrow way offers many offensive and defensive possibilities. Such setup has many advantages.
Speed
The proximity of 4 midfielders makes it very easy to perform a fast pass leading to quick reversal and an attack on the opponent's goal.,
Strong central defense line
More players in the middle of the field means that the enemy will have problems attempting to lead with an action through this sector of the pitch.
Forwards
Having two forwards means that the attacking player is not alone and can count on he support of a teammate.
No width
Such narrow formation means there is not much space between the players in the middle of the field which leads to schematic actions.
Plenty of room on the sides
The narrow setting of the players leaves a lot of space in the side sectors of the field, but you lack a winger who could perform centering effectively.
4-4-2
The 4-4-2 formation consists of 4 defenders, 4 midfielders and 2 forwards. Setting up a team in this way offers a lot of offensive and defensive maneuvers. Formation 4-4-2 has its pros and cons, which are listed below.
Pressing
This formation forces the opponent to stay as far away from your goal as possible. Your players will be able to put pressure on the opponent from the very beginning of the creation of the action, which can force him to make a mistake.
Forwards
Possession of 2 strikers who can work together translates into more goal situations, and therefore a greater opportunity to score a goal.
Large distances between players
A large distance between the players can prevent you from finding a quick action, which affects the pace of the match.
Fewer Central Midfielders
Fewer central midfielders will certainly affect the difficulty of mastering the plays in the center of the field