head to head
vs
FIFA 99vsPro Evolution Soccer 2009
FIFA 99 leans Execution (Competitive PvP); Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 leans Execution (Competitive PvP).
FIFA 99Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Axis by axis
Execution6 vs 6
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads4 vs 5
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 leans harder on reads: Online and couch opponents adjust tactics against you
Variance3 vs 2
FIFA 99 leans harder on variance: Era physics produce regular fluke goals
Optimization3 vs 4
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 leans harder on optimization: Squad setup and tactical sliders reward preparation
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.