Symmetric 3-5-2

[RonnieDobbs]

I've got a big game next week, and I'm betting my opponent is going with a symmetric 3-5-2. Is there any set of orders that would be more effective against this (i.e. one CD to extra IM)? I don't really see any way to get any added advantage here, but thought I'd ask ya'll.

[FrogMan]

you could play your two best passing inner mids with an offensive setting, thus improving your central attack rating. This will lower your central defense rating though...

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[NAIWF]

I just played a much better team who favored that style and won on the road 2-0. I played my 4-5-1 as always, but made one minor change. I played with 2 defensive wingbacks, 2 off IMF's, 1 off. Winger and 1 winger towards the middle (the one change) to help with the midfield. 1 of my forwards was an extra IMF and I actually won possession and didn't allow a single shot. Maybe it was luck, or good strategy. I don't know and I don't care, the result was great and it may help you out if you have a similar team player wise :)

[daedalus]

Generally speaking, if you beat the 3-5-2 to possession, you're stand a solid chance to beat them like NAIWF did. So, uhh, get possession. :)

Puke green socks supposedly help.

[TargetPractice6]

Just saying symmetric is a bit vague... What are his ratings? And what are yours?