How to beat 4231? Learn here how to beat this formation!
Are you looking for the best tactics to beat your opponent with a 4231 formation on OSM? In this article, you can read tips and tactics to beat the 4231 formation on Online Soccer Manager. After reading this article you will know everything you need to know to beat your opponent using 4231. The 4231 formation is a fairly balanced formation with a wide midfield. The 4231 formation is very similar to the 451 formation, but the 4231 formation is slightly more attacking. This formation is played with three attacking midfielders instead of two.
You can beat the 4231 formation with different tactics. This article gives you two tactics, one you can use against a weak opponent and one you can use against a stronger opponent. First, check whether your opponent is weaker or stronger than your team. So first analyze your opponent’s squad carefully before you determine which tactics you will use.
Analyzing the opponent, is he always using 4231?
It is important to make sure that your opponent is playing with the 4231 formation before setting up a counter tactic. Look closely at your opponent’s previous matches. If he always plays with the 4231 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 4231, 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 you and your opponent’s squad. Based on this analysis, you determine which tactic you will choose to beat your OSM opponent who plays with 4231.
Is your opponent weaker than you? Use this tactic to beat 4231!
Does your analysis show that your team is stronger than your opponent’s? Then the tactic below is a good choice to beat 4231.
- Formation: 451
- Style of play: Shoot on sight
- Offside trap: No
- Marking: Zonal marking
Line tactics:
- Forwards: Attack only
- Midfielders: Protect the defence
- Defenders: Defend deep
With this tactic, you play with a wide midfield that supports the defense. You play with only one attacker and that is not a problem because the midfielders will shoot at the target from a distance.
Bring the three sliders to these values:
- Pressing: 65%
- Style: 38%
- Tempo: 67%
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 beat 4231!
If your opponent’s analysis shows that you have a weaker team, the tactic below is a good choice. The tactic is almost the same as the tactic you will use against weaker opponents, only the three sliders are set differently.
- Formation: 451
- Style of play: Shoot on sight
- Offside trap: No
- Marking: Zonal marking
Line tactics:
- Forwards: Attack only
- Midfielders: Protect the defence
- Defenders: Defend deep
With this tactic, you see that you only have one player in front of the opponent’s goal. So this is a defensive setup. To score goals, your players will shoot from a distance.
Bring the three sliders to these values:
- Pressing: 17%
- Style: 38%
- Tempo: 68%
In this example, tackling is set to aggressive, click here to learn how to properly set up tackling.
