How to beat 352 on OSM

How to beat 352? Learn here how to beat this formation!

Are you looking for the best tactics to beat your opponent with a 352 formation on OSM? In this article, you can read tips and tactics to beat the 352 formation on Online Soccer Manager. After reading this article you will know everything you need to know to beat your opponent who uses 352. The 352 formation is very similar to the 3322 formation. The difference is that the 352 formation is played with three attacking midfielders instead of two, so this formation is slightly more attacking. 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 352?

Before setting up a counter tactic against 352 it is important to make sure that your opponent is actually playing with a 352 formation. Look closely at your opponent’s previous matches. If your opponent always plays with the 352 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 352, 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 value of your squad and that of your opponent. Based on this analysis, you determine which tactic you will choose to beat your OSM opponent with 352.

Is your opponent weaker than you? Use this formation to beat 352!

Does your analysis show that your team is stronger than your opponent’s? Then the tactic below is a good choice to beat 352.

  • Formation: 433B
  • Style of play: Passing game
  • Offside trap: No
  • Marking: Zonal marking

Line tactics:

  • Forwards: Support midfield
  • Midfielders: Protect the defence
  • Defenders: Defend deep

With this tactic, you start the attack with all players in your own half. By passing a lot, your players create opportunities for an attack.

Bring the three sliders to these values:

  • Pressing: 67%
  • Style: 75%
  • Tempo: 62%
Beat 352

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 your opponent’s analysis shows that you have a weaker team, the tactic below is a good choice. The tactic is very similar to the tactic above that you use against a weak opponent, only the three sliders are different.

  • Formation: 433B
  • Style of play: Passing game
  • Offside trap: No
  • Marking: Zonal marking

Line tactics:

  • Forwards: Support midfield
  • Midfielders: Protect the defence
  • Defenders: Defend deep

If the opponent has the ball, you stand with a lot of men in your own penalty area with this tactic. Once you capture the ball, your players will attack with a high tempo.

Bring the three sliders to these values:

  • Pressing: 60%
  • Style: 70%
  • Tempo: 60%
Beat 352

In this example, tackling is set to aggressive, click here to learn how to properly set up tackling.