What 3-4-3 B is for
3-4-3 B lines up with 3 defenders, 4 in midfield and 3 up front - a front-loaded shape that wins by overwhelming the last line before opponents settle. The B variant pushes a player higher up the pitch, so shade style a few points down from these bands to compensate.
The setup
Build it around wing play, using the wide forwards as permanent outlets.
- Style: 55-70. Tempo: 50-70. Pressing: 46-60 unless the matchup demands otherwise.
- Forwards attack only; midfielders stay in position; outside backs push only when you dominate.
- Zonal marking by default; the offside trap only with a coordinated line and never with man-marking.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Three forwards force back four defenses into constant one-on-ones.
- Space behind the wide forwards is the counter-attacker's runway.
- Three at the back is punished hard by dedicated wing play.
Get the exact numbers
These bands hold for the shape in general; the right values depend on your opponent. The AI assistant generates the precise 3-4-3 B recipe for any matchup, and the Match Tester rates it before you field it.