There are a large number of formations available in Ultimate Team for FIFA 23 with a number standing out as the best to give players a greater chance of success. Formations play a huge role in determining the outcomes of football matches and are just as vital in FIFA 23. Having the best players in the world can mean nothing without a formation that suits them. From the traditional, 4-4-2, to all-out attacking formations such as 4-2-4 and defensive-minded setups including 5-3-2 that all have strengths and weaknesses.
Every year in Ultimate Team, the favored formation changes and it can also evolve during the year as well. Using a Meta formation is vital to having a chance in the ultra-competitive online arena that Ultimate Team has become. While all have their own advantages formations fall into the category of either defensive, attacking, or all-round and being able to switch between more than one enables players to take advantage of any situation in front of them. With the changes to Chemistry for FIFA 23 players can sit in their natural positions in a formation without having to force them into an unnatural area of the pitch.
In early FIFA 23, the Meta formations are all ones that provide lots of support to the defense. As the year goes on players across the world will find the best ways to defend against opponents online, but currently, everyone is struggling to stop conceding goals. This has had a big impact on how players are setting up teams with formations. The best formation to use currently in FIFA 23 is a defensive 5-3-2. While it can be seen as negative, it adds an additional central defender, as well as providing plenty of cover in front of the defense with three central midfielders. It is very hard to break down, frustrating the opposition and stopping any potential counterattacks. Combining custom tactics and good ball retention are key tips to success in Ultimate Team and both are vital to making this formation work allowing players to create chances.
The Classic 4-4-2
The theme of solid setups continues across the best formations to use in FIFA 23 with the classic 4-4-2. Most players immediately want to switch out of the game's default offering as soon as they load up Ultimate Team, but for the first time in years, it is one of the best options. It is the most balanced formation in the game providing more outlets than the 5-3-2 while still offering two centrally based midfielders who can cover in front of the defense. Having the fastest wingers in FIFA 23 on either side gives easy options from the back and can get teams up the pitch quickly. It can also be tweaked by switching the two central midfielders to defensive midfielders to offer that extra protection when trying to hold on for victory near the end of the game.
While not as popular in FIFA 23, a lot of professional players are choosing to line-up with a 4-2-3-1 formation which has been the most used line-up across the last few games in the series. It offers a lot more expansion with three attacking options right behind the main striker and can easily be customized to get the best out of the forward players in an Ultimate Team. For newer players, the biggest problem with this formation is the lack of a second striker up front, but it is an option to try if your starting line-up is struggling to break down the opposition.
Ultimate Team in FIFA 23 has a number of formations that in different circumstances can be useful. Against online opponents in FIFA 23 defending is the hardest part of the game, increasing the importance of having a defensive-minded formation to combat this. Personal preference plays a big part in selecting how you line up in FIFA 23, but sticking with a solid formation with defensive cover is always a good place to start.
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FIFA 23
- Franchise:
- FIFA
- Platform:
- Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia
- Released:
- 2022-09-30
- Developer:
- EA Vancouver, EA Romania
- Publisher:
- EA Sports
- Genre:
- Sports
- ESRB:
- E
- Summary:
- The next in the yearly installments of EA's FIFA franchise, FIFA 23 returns as the final entry in the franchise under the association's name. The 2023 entry will bring back the Ultimate FUT features and will feature crossplay for many modes except for Co-op modes. In addition, Fifa 23 utilizes a new system engine known as "HyperMotion2," which analyzes data from real football matches to create an extensive array of animations for players in-game to create a more realistic experience. In addition to these features, FIFA 23 will include both World Cup modes for both men and women. This entry also includes Women's club football, starting with two real-life teams and adding more as the game's seasons advance. Sam Kerr will also be the first female athlete to appear on a FIFA cover. After FIFA 23, EA Sports will continue their Football games under the new moniker "EA Sports FC."
- Prequel:
- FIFA 22
- How Long To Beat:
- 80-100 hours
