Now that you have your Ultimate Team ready to go in EA Sports FC 24, you still need to have good tactics and formations to actually have a chance in competitive play. This EA Sports FC 24 guide will list some of the best formations and tactics you can dependably rely upon.
Beyond the basic formation, you can achieve some measure of customization using tactics and specific player instructions for each of the positions, in order to finetune your strategy. Do not get too attached to any formations, as game updates occur and the online meta evolves over the course of the entire season. The same is true for tactics and player instructions, as well.
Attack Defense Balance Formation 4-2-3-1
This one should be familiar to most veterans as standard practice. It consists of two holding midfielders covering the rear four, either of whom can also be driven forward when pushing. The middle CAM can advance, with the two wides trailing along, to jointly rendezvous with the solo striker. There is no other formation that comes close in terms of balance. Every opportunity for the opposing team to break through will be stymied. And while your own team’s attack is less than overpowered, strategic passing will eventually net you a good result.
4-2-3-1 Tactics
Defensive Style: Press After Possession Loss
Width: 50
Depth: 40
Build Up Play: Balanced
Chance Creation: Direct Passing
Width: 50
Players in the Box: 7
Corners: 3
Free Kicks: 3
4-2-3-1 Player Instructions
Striker: Stay Central, Get In Behind
Left Attacking Midfielder: Come Back On Defence, Get Into The Box For Crosses, Stay Wide
Right Attacking Midfielder: Come Back On Defence, Get Into The Box For Crosses, Stay Wide
Center Attacking Midfielder: Stay Forward, Balanced Crossing Runs, Stick To Position, Normal Interceptions
Center Defensive Midfielders: Balanced Defence, Stay Back While Attacking, Normal Interceptions, Cover Centre, Stick To Position
Center-Backs: Stay Back While Attacking, Normal Interceptions, Stick To Position
Left-Back: Stay Back While Attacking
Right-Back: Stay Back While Attacking
Goalkeeper: Balanced
Twin Striker Formation 4-2-2-2
This attacking defensive formation is for those times when the opposition’s defence is so strong that only a two-pronged striker approach can help break through. This changes things up from the previous formation simply by moving an attacking midfielder up more formally. Two strikers create more opportunities for scoring goals. Two center attackers and defenders also means everything needs to happen along the center, leaving the flanks somewhat exposed.
4-2-2-2 Tactics
Defensive Style: Balanced
Width: 50
Depth: 40
Build Up Play: Balanced
Chance Creation: Forward Runs
Width: 45
Players in the Box: 5
Corners: 2
Free Kicks: 2
4-2-2-2 Player Instructions
Striker Right: Stay Central, Get In Behind
Striker Left: Stay Central, Get In Behind, Come Back On Defence
Left Attacking Midfielder: Come Back On Defence, Get Into The Box For Crosses, Stay Wide
Right Attacking Midfielder: Come Back On Defence, Get Into The Box For Crosses, Stay Wide
Center Defensive Midfielders: Balanced Defence, Stay Back While Attacking
Center-Backs: Stay Back While Attacking, Normal Interceptions, Stick To Position
Left-Back: Stay Back While Attacking
Right-Back: Stay Back While Attacking
Goalkeeper: Balanced
Those are the best meta formations, tactics, and instructions for use in EA Sports FC 24. The game is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch.