Rematch: 5 Essential Tips to Win Every Match, Whether You’re a Beginner or a Veteran

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned player, here are five must-know tips to consistently win in Rematch, the arcade football game by Sloclap. It’s a technical game that requires mastering your moves, strategy, and quick reactions to make the difference.

Learn skill moves to unsettle your opponent

Moves like the Sombrero (R1 + Cross on PS / RB + A on Xbox), the Roulette (L2 + Cross x2), or the Drag Back (L2 + Cross) let you dribble and fake out defenders easily. With a bit of practice, you’ll chain them smoothly in matches to create openings in the defense.

Use the walls to surprise

The field is surrounded by invisible walls that bounce the ball back. Use this to your advantage to make the ball rebound, deliver unexpected passes to teammates, or create tricky shooting angles for the goalkeeper. It takes some practice, but once mastered, it can completely throw off your opponent.

Keep an eye on the minimap

It’s easy to focus only on the ball, but the minimap in the bottom right corner is super helpful. It shows where all players—both friends and foes—are positioned. This helps you better anticipate interceptions, tackles, and find the best spaces to pass or shoot.

Alternate between pushing the ball and keeping control

Pushing the ball (X/A) increases your speed and temporarily makes you immune to tackles. You can also do a small lob (R1/RB + X/A) to get the ball over a defender. Knowing when to keep control or when to push is key to avoid being stopped.

Be smart on defense

Defense is just as important as offense. Use the sliding tackle (L1/LB + Circle/B) to knock the opponent off the ball, the standing tackle (Circle/B) for quick challenges, the defense mode (hold L2/LT) to better block shots, and the dive (R1/RB + Triangle/Y) to catch aerial balls. Combine defense mode and dash (L2/LT + X/A) to stop attacks at the right moment.