Good chance Rashford wins potm. Could be 400k-500k to get his card. Probably going to be high rated teams with a lot of informs from United/england/premier league. Those would all be pretty safe imo.
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Hasn't Salah already won PotM?
Nope, wasnt even nominated. Its between Rashford, Lindelof, Lacazette, josh king, tom heaton and ward-prowse for January. Rashford seems the obvious choice.
Yeah that's not a bad shout, I've got lots of informs in my club (around 10) but they are low rated and random leagues. I was planning on saving for baby Henry but I've spotted his middle LW one at 1.2M and I'm not stuck wanting that one.
Aren’t OTWs always required in the SBCs released when the winter upgrades are released? Could be a good investment opportunity.
Don't know to be honest. I've sold lots of the staff and consumables I was never going to use. If I sell Anderson now I'll be 20k off of Henry. If I can make 500K in a few weeks then I'd be willing to wait and get the better version though.
If you have some pack luck and grind div rivals / fut champs every week then it should be doable within maybe 3 weeks. 87 Henry doesn’t look that good, but you never know with icons.
Yeah his finishing has really put me off. Peak Nedved looks absolutely unreal though. Need to grind my way up to 1M asap. I'm on the brink of selling Pogba to fund getting there quicker, but know I'll regret it quickly.
Yeah just be patient. Grinding towards a specific goal makes the game more fun imo. Right now I’m in limbo as I’ve moved away from 3412 and struggling to find a formation that works for me. Not very excited for tomorrow even though I finished Elite 3 and I’m going to finish div 1 rank 1 in rivals as I’m not sure how to improve my current team. I’ve got Sane and I’m currently playing him as a striker. He’s definitely a weakness, might save up for his Headliners version. There are no one else to replace him as I need someone who links to Goretzka. I don’t think Reus is an improvement to be honest.
How many coins you got?
Why have you changed formation? You were obviously doing something right as you've got a high rank etc. I thought that was just a trap casual players like myself fall into, as I always end up bacl at the same formation again. A couple of losses and I panic and start messing about with everything. Problem is it's no good trying a new formation for one game, which I tend to do.
40k
Because I did worse after the new patch. Had a poor weekend league and dropped a lot of points in rivals. It just stopped working. I’m always looking to improve so I’m testing new formations to see if I can find something that brings me to a new level. I peaked at a rating of 2555 so I’m looking for something that brings me up to above 2600. Right now I’m at around 2475 and I’m not doing very well
I just can’t score consistently. I rarely score more than 1 or 2 each game. So frustrating.I've got a couple of questions regarding
Are you saying that you relied on timed finesse too much and now your tactics aren't suitable for creating goals in other ways? I know a lot of people that I've seen commenting on reddit became over reliant on timed finesse and struggled after the patch. If that's the case then all you can do is find a formation and tactics that suits you, as you are doing. Like I said though, try not to be too hasty in writing off a certain formation because it takes time to try each one properly. The other thing is getting used to the way the opposition plays as they're now changing tactics themselves now that they can't exploit the timed finesse.
I'm probably preaching to the choir a bit here as you're better than me by the sounds of it
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Because I did worse after the new patch. Had a poor weekend league and dropped a lot of points in rivals. It just stopped working. I’m always looking to improve so I’m testing new formations to see if I can find something that brings me to a new level. I peaked at a rating of 2555 so I’m looking for something that brings me up to above 2600. Right now I’m at around 2475 and I’m not doing very well
Are you saying that you relied on timed finesse too much and now your tactics aren't suitable for creating goals in other ways? I know a lot of people that I've seen commenting on reddit became over reliant on timed finesse and struggled after the patch. If that's the case then all you can do is find a formation and tactics that suits you, as you are doing. Like I said though, try not to be too hasty in writing off a certain formation because it takes time to try each one properly. The other thing is getting used to the way the opposition plays as they're now changing tactics themselves now that they can't exploit the timed finesse.
I'm probably preaching to the choir a bit here as you're better than me by the sounds of it
Good tips! I wouldn’t say I was over reliant on it compared to others, but obviously it was the most effective shot and most of my shots were timed finesses. Now it’s about finding the best shot for every possible scenario. I’ve just learnt the new low driven finesse and it’s difficult to combine that one with normal shots and low drivens. You have to act quickly and I’m shooting the wrong type of shot too often. I’m going to focus on my shooting before I figure out the best team/formation for me. Right now I won’t significantly increase my skill rating regardless of which formation I’m using.I've got a couple of questions regarding
Are you saying that you relied on timed finesse too much and now your tactics aren't suitable for creating goals in other ways? I know a lot of people that I've seen commenting on reddit became over reliant on timed finesse and struggled after the patch. If that's the case then all you can do is find a formation and tactics that suits you, as you are doing. Like I said though, try not to be too hasty in writing off a certain formation because it takes time to try each one properly. The other thing is getting used to the way the opposition plays as they're now changing tactics themselves now that they can't exploit the timed finesse.
I'm probably preaching to the choir a bit here as you're better than me by the sounds of it
Got a couple of questions for anybody that wants to discuss tactics briefly...
I'm really struggling with these tactics that a lot of people are using where they defend deep in numbers then break like an incoming cavalry the second they win the ball. My first question is a) how are they doing this, and b) what tactics do you use to overcome this? It's working as I guess it should for them as chances for me are at a minimum and I'm constantly getting caught out at the back by their counter, even with all defenders and a DM on 'stay back'.
Second question is a bit of advice for my team. This is how it looks at the moment - its the 433 with a CAM...
Valencia (82) Lindelof IF (82) Sanchez (84) FB Baines (87)
Bernardo Silva IF (84) Pogba (88) Martial IF (85)
Does anybody have suggestions for tactics?
I like to build up through the middle and exploit width when I'm crowded. I always struggle deciding what to do with my wide players as sometimes width gives you space to operate centrally, other times they're out of the game in the final third where I like to sometimes tuck in Silva and Martial so I have those two plus Rashford, Pogba and Doucoure arriving through the middle. If they park the bus it really suffocates my attack.
I tend to have my defence and Keane on 'stay back', Doucoure balanced attacking, Pogba, Martial and B. Silva on 'stay forward' and Rashford on 'stay forward' and 'get in behind'. My attack currently has about 7 width with balanced build up.
I'm really struggling with these tactics that a lot of people are using where they defend deep in numbers then break like an incoming cavalry the second they win the ball. My first question is a) how are they doing this, and b) what tactics do you use to overcome this? It's working as I guess it should for them as chances for me are at a minimum and I'm constantly getting caught out at the back by their counter, even with all defenders and a DM on 'stay back'.
Second question is a bit of advice for my team. This is how it looks at the moment - its the 433 with a CAM...
Schmeichel (84)
Doucoure (86) Keane (90)
Rashford IF (84)
Does anybody have suggestions for tactics?
I like to build up through the middle and exploit width when I'm crowded. I always struggle deciding what to do with my wide players as sometimes width gives you space to operate centrally, other times they're out of the game in the final third where I like to sometimes tuck in Silva and Martial so I have those two plus Rashford, Pogba and Doucoure arriving through the middle. If they park the bus it really suffocates my attack.
I tend to have my defence and Keane on 'stay back', Doucoure balanced attacking, Pogba, Martial and B. Silva on 'stay forward' and Rashford on 'stay forward' and 'get in behind'. My attack currently has about 7 width with balanced build up.
Yeah that's where I could improve if I could be bothered to learn the different type of shots. Apparently low driven shots had been toned down a lot this year after they were OP on one of the previous games.
It's just become a real shit show of a game for me recently. This drop back tactic is something else when used from the first whistle. The scripting/momentum is really shocking this year too. I remember discussing it with you last year when I was trying to argue that it was a thing
It's so much worse this time though.Yesterday it really wanted me to concede but I was doing a good job of keeping the ball. Next minute I passed to Keane and he stepped over the ball, as though he imagined it was a meter away from him and he needed to stretch for it. You can tell when it's trying to do you - I often wonder why bother playing a competitive game when it isn't a level playing field each game.
Yeah I didn’t believe in scripting beforeYeah that's where I could improve if I could be bothered to learn the different type of shots. Apparently low driven shots had been toned down a lot this year after they were OP on one of the previous games.
It's just become a real shit show of a game for me recently. This drop back tactic is something else when used from the first whistle. The scripting/momentum is really shocking this year too. I remember discussing it with you last year when I was trying to argue that it was a thing
Yesterday it really wanted me to concede but I was doing a good job of keeping the ball. Next minute I passed to Keane and he stepped over the ball, as though he imagined it was a meter away from him and he needed to stretch for it. You can tell when it's trying to do you - I often wonder why bother playing a competitive game when it isn't a level playing field each game.
can’t believe how ignorant I was. It has definitely gotten worse this year which is why I think FIFA 19 is the worst fifa I’ve ever played. Too bad there are no real competitors.I’ve recently found out that near post low drivens actually are quite useful by the way. Use a lot of power and they usually go in.
I’ve now realized I was deteriorating just because of my own game rather than the formation. I’ve recently tried pretty much everything there is and nothing comes close to 3412 for me. So just gone back to that.
Yeah I didn’t believe in scripting before
I’ve recently found out that near post low drivens actually are quite useful by the way. Use a lot of power and they usually go in.
Definitely the worst for me. 18 was better and i think it was around 14 or 15 i enjoyed it the most. Used to use 54 Ravel Morrison and take the piss with that sideways dribbling you could do mid sprint, not sure if you can still do it? You do the ball roll but can go left then right till they commit and then spitting in the other direction.
Yeah that's usually the case!
I do this all the time. Think once you've perfected a way of playing you find problems with other formations and tactics because they're moot what you're used to. I just try to play how I'd like it to be played in real life.
THAT HAMSIK!
Wow! CR7 removed from cover mid game
My brother in law packed a fat Ronaldo and he doesn’t even play the game - just trades on the web app.
4231, everyone set on 'stay back' except the outside CAMs and striker. Zero depth, Zero width, and then fast build up/long ball (i'm not sure which).
I have stumbled on a tactic/formation that so far has countered this every game (so far)
Its the wide 4231. I have tried every 4 back formation to counter it, and they all have something missing, whereas with the right instructiona this one is the perfect blend of every other 4 back formation.
My CTs for the formation and why I use them are
Defensive style - pressure on heavy touch. At this point I think everyone has figured this os the best defensive tactic (unless you are a super defensive drop back player). It just forces your team to close the players down the second they have the ball, but drop back into formation if they dont get it, so reduces gaps while being aggressive.
Width - 3. Narrow in defense, as most players arent crossing (despite the 'meta'). If they get it to a winger, they are going to try and cut inside and I find cutting the space between the FB and CB means even if they get past the FB they are going to run into another brick wall almost immediately.
Depth - 9. I play a high line, simply because I want the CDMs to be higher up to close down their midfielders before they get a chance to ping it over the top for the counter. If they do get it to the strikers, my defenders are so high up that they usually have to pass sideways or backwards to maintain possesion, which then gives my midfield a chance to get back as well.
Offensive style - Balanced. Does what it says on the tin. Players find space where its available. They come short, run in behind, whatever the situation calls for.
Width - 6. Wingers start wide (player instructions dictate their movement for me, but i want to start them outside the FBs to try and drag people out of position.
Players in box - 3. This is THE MOST IMPORTANT TEAM INSTRUCTION. I tinkered with this more than any other. This number is the golden spot where only my striker, and CAM venture into the box. The CDMs hang back unless i move them forward, which is what ties in to stopping counters. It makes the CDMs hold position, and not leave gaps between them and the defence.
Corners and free kicks do whatever. I reccomend lower on the FK scale though. Just again to protect against counters.
Player Instructions.
FBs stay back, and overlap. - they are always there as an option when the other player tries to close down, and if I want them to get involved I will L1 pass with them. Also theres a D pad setting to make your FBs attack, so theres no point starting them anything other than staying back. You also want them to overlap, as you know people will defend narrow, so you want to spread play more.
CDMs on cut passing lanes and stay back. They will just plug gaps between the opponents midfield and strikers. Force them wide (which works in my favour with the defensive tactics I use)
The LM and RM I have stay forward, and get in behind. Simply so if the chance to counter attack myself arises, my players are in prime position to do so.
I also set them to stay on the edge for crosses. Again because we are trying to break down the congestion in the middle so we dont want players in the box unless they are aboit to finish a chance.
The CAM I have on stay forward and get into the box. I use a strong striker here, almost as a target man. Everything goes up to him before anything else happens. The link up play between him, the wide players and the striker causes chaos as people dont know whether to attack him or give him space. Either way he does his job though, either assists or scores every goal.
Striker is stay central, stay forward, get in behind. No expanation needed really. I wamt him to score and he wont do that going wandering.
They key to breaking down a defensive team is patience. You cant be afraid of playing at around the back (seeing as your defenders are sat on the halfway line right now its not defensive or negative) and wait for the other player to get impatient and try to be aggressive.
If you get near their box and their isnt any space to get further in, go back to the CDMs or CBs. Recycle the ball and restart attacks, dont force the play.
If you have the ball, your opponent cant score. If they dont have the ball they will get impatient and try to be more aggressive which will leave you the gaps you are trying to create
The totw this week is insane, need to get myself that CR7 as a red pick and change my full side around lol!
If i get that ronaldo ill eat my own shite would love to get Cutrone (fs), Hamsik 91 and Bentancur in to make my team complete but that would cost a fortune so Ronny will do!
would love to get Cutrone (fs), Hamsik 91 and Bentancur in to make my team complete but that would cost a fortune so Ronny will do!I want that Koulibaly to save the money it'd cost to buy him
I feel like I need to report Varane to some sort of officials. Just lost 4 straight to Varane doing dumb sh*t. Ball heading towards him then he runs a yard or 2 so th ball can just go past him, another he has faced someone up and I was pushing standing tackle and he didn’t do anything and then unexplainably ran a few yards to his left and the guy just walked forward and stuck it in the net.
Get yourself Manolas, best i have uaed by a mile. Hope to god futswap juan jesus is good and get him next week to partner him
From this totw I am personally looking at Kagawa and Fabregas. Both will be cheap for their rating.
For Bundes POTM you can look at Orban and Brandt. They might fly if Goretzka wins. There might be a promo at the weekend though.
Ruben Pena might also be good for your coinage if he goes nearer discard.
The last week I have invested heavily in the following players
86 Benz
86 Gimenez
86 Skriniar
86 Donarumma (today)
86 Pepe
86 Fabregas (today)
85 Kagawa (today)
85 Quag
I've got 85 Quagirella in my transfer list. Was saving him for my own icon SBC when needed but I might see if I can get some more of him.
On 85s and 86s you should look at a minimum of 10-12k profit.
Decent I've been making about 2-3k profit on the 81s that I bought after your recommendations last week so I'll see what I can do moving up the price ranges. What price have you been buying Fabregas at? I've just bid 31k on about 6 of them.
The whole idea behind IF trading is selling to lazy buyers. Yes, the cards eventually rise naturally. But on the way there you sell at inflated prices.
Stick with discard trading first (no risk), then move on to higher rated cards.
Check out the first page here for more information:
https://fifaforums.easports.com/en/discussion/408256/if-trading-guide/p1
Cheers, I've been buying low and then when the price rises selling for near the lowest BIN available. Should I be doing something different?
I just lack one card so I’m probably getting Jesus tomorrow. Going to line up with him, Manolas and mid Desailly in defence
RTTF Florenzi and probably Matuidi at CM, Scream Koke at RM, Marcelo at LM, base Gullit behind Mbappe and Zlatan up front. Should be a fun weekend with that team.
Thanks for that mate, really good explanation. So far i just plod along doing what i always do tactically but i will look to set up one of my tactical options as you've described ready for those that are preparbed to play defensive/counter.
A lot of what you say makes a lot of sense and the aggression of the high line will be interesting. I've seen a lot use that formation and i guess that's why. I've thought of using it before but the only thing that put me off was RM/LM, as i like to play with high wingers in general. Did they still position well against teams that aren't defensive or do you use different tactics for those games?
I usually recycle the ball as you've mentioned but i start to get anxious after a bit as i feel like the game punishes you sometimes if you pass around at the back to much, proably because players exploited this last year to see out wins. Will definitely try to be more patient in these games and see how i do. Don't Think it helps that I'm in a bit of a malaise at the moment, i find myself playing but my mind drifts and before i know it I've conceded.
Yeah, but now his face has been even removed from disks and the covers.
They announced it yesterday
If the wide men are set to stay forward they hold the position as if they are in a 433 and stay next to the FBs. I cant really use any formation except one of the 4231s, anything else always feels like everyone is too far away from each other, and I dont trust myself with a 3 back formation.
The bit I struggle with is trusting the system sometimes, especially if I go behind early, but thats just one of those things that happens. I was 2-0 down in 10 mins yesterday and usually I tilt and start chasing the ball and leaving gaps. Instead I sipped a drink, and trusted my system, got a goal back before half time and won 3-2 by the end of the game. I dont think theres a generic tactic that will work for everyone, i think once you find your style of play just keep going with it, and eventually you'll perfect it.
As I say, as long as players in the box isnt higher than 3, your team will maintain its shape for the transition from attack to defence (the key to stopping counters).
IDK your skill rating, I'm at 2160 on ps4 so this might all just be bollocks that works in D3
, but i hope to find that out soon