Scoring Goals & Formation Changes

[MikeGiani]

For whatever reason this year I’m struggling to score goals. I play with arsenal and I’m only playing on pro and I feel like once I get near the box the CPU is all over me and idk what to do. Is there certain types of passes or moves I should try to open this up?

Also, when you’re down or up what are some good formations or tactical changes to make in game?

[tpw2189]

Re: Scoring Goals & Formation Changes

Try shooting for outside the box and i run a 4-4-2 always

[Schrankwand]

Re: Scoring Goals & Formation Changes

For whatever reason this year I’m struggling to score goals.

Try to aim for the long corner. Near post shots don't go in that much anymore like in previous FIFAs. Don't finesse (R1/RT + shoot button) if you take a shot outside the box. Bang that thing by only pressing the shoot button.

[Alfie]

Re: Scoring Goals & Formation Changes

I'm on semi-pro difficulty and I was struggling to score goals as well. I went to 4-4-3 Attack and 4-4-1-1 formations and it helped. Both of these formations are pretty good and I'm leaning more towards 4-4-1-1 over the last couple of days as it seems better defensively as well.

Since I started using these formations I'm able to score anywhere from 2-5 goals a game (8 mins half, default sliders, semi-pro difficulty).

[Icemaster20007]

Re: Scoring Goals & Formation Changes

I use Leicester City's formation (but push one of the mid fielders up a bit more as a CAM) and tactics. I really like it since it suits my style of place of quick and fast hitting counters. And even then, if I realize I can't do the counter, it is decent enough to just pass and do some possession. It's not the primary purpose of the formation/tactics, but when I can't break off I do it and it works.

Gets a little tough when the AI presses you, but that's when you need to get used to your quick one two passing to open them up.