I agree with you.
When I play Fifa the CPU is almost never a threat organically. If I kept track of how many times the CPU beat me in possession but didn't even take one shot, or scored on their only shot (most times shortly after I score or near 45/90 minutes), it would be a landslide in favor of that.
In fairness, the pattern isn't as noticeable unless you play career mode, but since that's all I play, it's a total drag.