When playing against top-tier AI teams on higher difficulties (Legendary, Ultimate) in Career Mode or Squad Battles, they exhibit near-perfect passing, aggressive defending, and clinical finishing. These teams often include players with high overall ratings and powerful PlayStyles+.
Strategy:
- Defensive Solidity: Focus on compact defending. Use 'Jockey' (L2/LT) to stay in front of attackers and 'Contain' (X/A) to pressure. Avoid lunging tackles unless you're certain.
- Counter-Attack: Elite AI can be vulnerable to quick counter-attacks. Win the ball and immediately look for through balls to fast wingers or strikers.
- Possession with Purpose: Don't just pass for the sake of it. Maintain possession to frustrate the AI and create openings, but always look for forward passes.
- Exploit Weaknesses: Identify their weakest defender or slowest midfielder and target them with your attacks.
- Set Pieces: Practice your free kicks and corners. These can be crucial against AI teams that are hard to break down in open play.
- Player Switching: Master manual player switching (Right Analog Stick) to quickly get to the right defender.
Patience and disciplined defending are key to beating the toughest AI.