I've posted before how difficult squad battles has become and yes I still feel the difficulty is still present in some matches...but after messing around with my camera settings and formation/tactics I've noticed a huge difference in my games and controller input.

This not only improved how I played on Squad Battles but also on Rivals. 

The camera settings I use now is:
co-op 18-2

My formation for SB as others have recommended is now 424 with a very aggressive defensive line focused on winning the ball back as quick as possible. All my attackers have finesse+ which I just spam against the AI as soon as I get around the box.

For Rivals you can choose a more defensive formation, but so far 424 has been working well for me on SB.

I was using tele broadcast before because it seemed to be the standard camera a lot of players use. I'm a pretty casual player and rarely do skill moves. With co-op I can see the entire pitch and see my players making runs. 

My passes have also improved dramatically both on SB and Rivals. Dribbling inside the box feels so much better as well because I can clearly see openings or areas in the defense I can exploit. 

There are still instances of that 'slow/delayed' feeling that you get sometimes in matches against higher rated opponents but since I'm using co-op, it's not as noticeable anymore. 

Anyways I just wanted to share this tip to anyone who was struggling in this game like me. Give it a try, it might work for you.


If you guys are struggling with Squad Battles/Rivals, camera settings might be a solution