How to beat 3322? Learn here how to beat this formation!
Are you looking for the best tactics to defeat your opponent with a 3322 formation on OSM? In this article, you can read tips and tactics to beat the 3322 formation on Online Soccer Manager. After reading this article you will know everything you need to know to beat your opponent using 3322. The 3322 formation is a formation where the players are very spread out on the field. The formation is not very attacking but not very defensive either. This article describes two tactics for winning against this formation, one that you can use against a weak opponent and one that you can use against an opponent that is stronger than your team. It is important to first determine whether your team is stronger or weaker than your opponent’s. So analyze both squads carefully before choosing which tactics to use.
Analyzing the opponent, is he always using 3322?
Before setting up a counter tactic against 3322 it is important to make sure that your opponent is actually playing with a 3322 formation. Look closely at your opponent’s previous matches. If your opponent always plays with the 3322 formation and never changes it, you can assume that your opponent will not change his formation now. If you’re not sure how your opponent will play, it’s a good idea to use your data analyst.
Now that you know for sure that your opponent is using 3322, it is important to look at the qualities of your players. Check out your opponent’s squad and decide for yourself whether your squad is stronger or weaker. Also, look at the squad value of you and your opponent. Based on this analysis, you determine which tactic you will choose to beat your OSM opponent with 3322.
Is your opponent weaker than you? Use this formation to beat 3322!
Does your analysis show that your team is stronger than your opponent’s? Then the tactic below is a good choice to beat 3322.
- Formation: 442B
- Style of play: Passing game
- Offside trap: No
- Marking: Zonal marking
Line tactics:
- Forwards: Attack only
- Midfielders: Stay in position
- Defenders: Attacking full-backs
With this tactic, you play with a wide midfield and with attacking backs who will pass the ball around a lot. Your midfield and backs pass the ball to the forwards to score.
Bring the three sliders to these values:
- Pressing: 72%
- Style: 76%
- Tempo: 78%

In this example, tackling is set to aggressive, click here to learn how to properly set up tackling.
Is your opponent stronger than you? Use this tactic to win!
If the analysis shows that you have a weaker team, the tactic below is a good choice to beat the 3322 formation.
- Formation: 541B
- Style of play: Counter-attack
- Offside trap: No
- Marking: Zonal marking
Line tactics:
- Forwards: Attack only
- Midfielders: Stay in position
- Defenders: Defend deep
If the opponent has the ball, you are in your own penalty area with this tactic with a lot of men. Once you capture the ball, your players will attack with a high tempo.
Bring the three sliders to these values:
- Pressing: 72%
- Style: 12%
- Tempo: 78%

In this example, tackling is set to aggressive, click here to learn how to properly set up tackling.
Click here to learn more about the basics of OSM.
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