With new possibilities in match preparation, you can better prepare for your opponent in FC 24. Although important details are missing in the analysis, you can nevertheless gain advantages for the virtual green.
It’s not just the players who duel each other on the pitch – the coaches can also challenge each other. To win the coaching competition, however, not only tactical understanding is necessary, but also meticulous work. Among other things, in match preparation.
Because what’s new in EA SPORTS FC 24 is that you get some information about your opponent before a match day. Quite superficial, as noted in our test of the career mode, but not impractical. Because in previous years, the virtual coach had to jump in at the deep end – there were no analyses of the opponent’s style of play.
Adjust nuances only!
Even if the details are lacking in depth, you can take away some insights for your approach in the game. First, though, avoid changing your overall approach week after week. As explained in the explanations of the tactical visions or the coaches in the staff, this leads to various disadvantages.
However, with fine adjustments you can adapt your team to the opponent. Be it through rows that are a little deeper. Outside defenders who don’t attack forward as much as they do at the back. Or even supporting the sides to put an end to the opponent’s wing play.
Unfortunately, as mentioned, some details are missing. Among other things, the important offensive and defensive players: First of all, it is not clear what criteria EA SPORTS uses to select these players. Although you can view statistics on these professionals, basic information is missing. Is the striker fast? Does he score many goals from outside the sixteen? To answer these questions, at least partially, it is worthwhile to scout outside the transfer period. This way you can see the attributes of the opponent and adjust to his abilities.
Use skill games correctly
However, these reports do help us with one thing: skill games. These are no longer part of the general training but, if successfully completed, give the participating players a temporary PlayStyle.
You can complete one practice scenario per game day – which is why you should choose wisely. Do you expect a lot of possession and/or a deep opponent in the upcoming match? Then tiki-taka or interface passing would be suitable play styles that should be played. The higher the difficulty of the skill games, the more players take part. You cannot select the professionals yourself. In addition, the PlayStyles are mixed in a group. If you are interested in one, it is possible that only one player will receive it. The remaining participants will receive others.
