Best FIFA 22 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions EA SPORTSFIFA 22 offers a plethora of formations, custom tactics, and player instructions \u2013 but which should you use to dominate FUT Champions Weekend League and Division Rivals in Ultimate Team? Weekend League campaigns can be grueling, from qualification to the matches themselves \u2013 especially when your system lets you down. Whether you elect to use an attacking formation like a 4-2-2-2 or one of the new formations like the 5-2-3 (Diamond), choosing the right player instructions, and defensive, and attacking settings will be crucial in how that team holds up. Selecting the right system will put you in a good position to get more FUT Rivals and Squad Battles victories. Here, we will explain how EA has changed custom tactics in FIFA 22, which new formations have been added, and handy tips on how to improve your strategy in the game. If you\u2019re looking for the best custom tactics in FIFA 23, we\u2019ve got you covered too. Contents New custom tactics explained for FIFA 22 – Best FIFA 22 formation for FUT Champions Weekend League – FIFA 22 new formations – FIFA 22 custom tactics explained – Best tactics FIFA 22: Defending settings – FIFA 22 tactics: Attacking Settings – Best FIFA 22 formation \u2013 Custom tactics for FUT Champs We\u2019d have to say that undoubtedly the best formation you can run in FIFA 22 this year is the 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) as it allows you to really change up your game and dominate your opponent. Deploying four players in the middle of the park gives you plenty of options and ways to pass through your opponent going forward and conversely lots of coverage in defence. Also, it\u2019s up to your playstyle and the caliber of players you have at full-back, but it\u2019s also possible to set your full-backs to join the attack and offer your attacks even more fluidity and creative outlets. If you\u2019re not interested in this formation, it doesn\u2019t work for you, or you want out and out wingers in your team, then here are some other meta formations to try out: 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) – 4-2-3-1 – 4-4-2 – 4-3-3 (4) – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – CDM: Cover center, Stay back while attacking – CM: Get into the box for crosses, Get forward – CAM: Stay forward – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Forward Runs or Direct Passing – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 50 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-2-3-1 Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – CDMs: Cover center on both, Stay back while attacking on one, Get forward on the other – CAM: Stay forward, Get into the box for crosses – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Forward Runs – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 60 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-4-2 Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – LM & RM: Cut inside, – CM: Cover center (use box-to-box midfielders) – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Balanced – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 50 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 3-5-2 Player instructions CDMs: Cut passing lines, Cover center – LM & RM: Come back on defence, get into box for cross, and stay wide – CAM: Stay forward – ST: Both Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Depth: 65 – Width: 45 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Long Ball – Chance Creation: Direct Passing – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 5 bars – Corners and Free Kicks: 3 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-3-3 (4) Player instructions Left-back: Overlap – Right-back: Overlap – CM: Cover Center – LW & RW: Cut Inside – CAM: Get into the box for crosses, Stay forward – ST: Stay forward – GK: Comes for crosses, Sweeper keeper – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 50 – Depth: 75 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Fast Build Up – Chance Creation: Direct Passing – Width: 75 – Players In Box: 60 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Alternative 4-3-3 (4) custom tactics Player instructions CM: Cover Center – RM & LM: Come back on Defence, Get in Behind, Conservative Interceptions – CDM: One on Get Forward, One on Stay back while Attacking – ST: One on Stay forward, Stay Central. One of them on Come back on Defence – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 40 – Depth: 55 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Long Ball – Chance Creation: Direct Passing – Width: 55 – Players In Box: 30 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-3-3 (3) Player instructions CM: Cover Center – CAM: Get forward, Get into the box for crosses – ST: Stay forward, Stay Central – LW & RW: Cut Inside – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 45 – Depth: 60 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Forward Runs – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 60 – Corners and Free Kicks: 1 bar – FIFA 22 new formations Three new formations will be added to FIFA 22, potentially changing the meta from FIFA 21 once again. 3-5-1-1 Another three at the back formation is on its way into FIFA, with a five-man midfield in front of it. 5-4-1 (Diamond) The new formation will be a 5-4-1 similar to FIFA 21 and previous games but will take up a diamond shape. 5-2-3 The 5-2-3 formation will presumably feature three central defenders, two wing-backs, and three forwards upfront. 4-3-2-1 & 3-4-2-1 changes These two formations will see their RF and LF positions change to CF roles in FIFA 22. How that will impact their chances of being meta formations remains to be seen. FIFA 22 custom tactics explained How do custom tactics work in FIFA 22? Custom tactics will allow you to set your average defensive line in FIFA 22, whether it be a low, average, or high pressing block. From there, you can also select the style of football you wish to play, which may be standoff against the opponent, a possession-based game, or high pressing football. These have changed since last year, for both defending and attacking. Best tactics FIFA 22: Defending settings On July 29, EA revealed the Gameplay Pitch Notes for FIFA 22, which revealed a number of defensive tactic changes. There are four main ones to look out for. Sliders Depth and Width Sliders now range from 1 to 100, allowing for more nuanced customization. – Free Roam player instruction Free Roam instructions for CDMs allow for a deep-lying playmaker role coming closer to support the ball handler and also dropping deeper to receive a pass during possession or build-up. – Step Up player instruction Step Up instructions for Center Backs and Full Backs can have them step out of position and mark opposing attackers tighter when they are free to receive a ball. This is the inverse of the Stick to Position instruction. – Overlap player instruction Overlap Instructions for Center Backs (only for 3 or 5 defender formations) allow the CB to overlap wide when in the correct position and provide attacking support to teammates. – FIFA 22 tactics: Attacking Settings There are now two types of attacking tactics. These are Build Up Play and Chance Creation. Build Up Play Balanced: Stick to your formation when attacking. Players make support runs when needed. – Slow Build Up: Not as many forward runs, but players will stand in support. Perfect for a short passing game. – Long Ball: Players will run behind the defensive line, perfect for a target man with direct balls up the field. Fast strikers work best. – Fast Build Up: Exposes you a little to counter-attacks, but players fly forward with dangerous runs. – Chance Creation Balanced: Maintain formation when attacking. Players will offer support and make runs when they think it\u2019s the right time to do so. – Possession: Perfect for teams with good passers. With short passing the main focus, there won\u2019t be many penetrating runs but it will be difficult for the opposition to break your lines. – Direct Passing: Players will create chances by making runs for passes, in behind. Fast strikers will be suited to this the best. – Forward Runs: This tactic pushes players forward deep into attacking areas. It could leave you exposed to counterattacks, though. – Should any of the best custom tactics change for these formations, we\u2019ll be sure to update this guide with more FIFA 22 tips. In the meantime, here are some more FIFA 22 guides for you to check out: Best strikers in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Best goalkeepers to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Best center-backs to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Best midfielders to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Premier League POTM | Serie A POTM | Ligue 1 POTM | Eredivisie POTM | LaLiga POTM | Bundesliga POTM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Best FIFA 22 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions EA SPORTSFIFA 22 offers a plethora of formations, custom tactics, and player instructions \u2013 but which should you use to dominate FUT Champions Weekend League and Division Rivals in Ultimate Team? Weekend League campaigns can be grueling, from qualification to the matches themselves \u2013 especially […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-67442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67442"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67442\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}