Team News: Nelson Oliveira leads Rennes attack against Bastia

Rennes have decided to start with one striker in their forward line as they travel to Bastia in Ligue 1 this evening, with Nelson Oliveira taking the role of striker.

The visitors have also decided to stick with experienced midfielder Jean Makoun, who is partnered in the centre by the creative presence of Foued Kadir.

The home side have also decided to play with one sole striker in the shape of Gianni Bruno, with support coming from a five-man midfield made up of Romaric, Milos Krasic, Wahbi Khazri, Ryad Boudebouz and Yannick Cahuzac.

Bastia's defensive partnership is provided by Julian Palmieri and Francois Modesto, with Sebastien Squillaci and Drissa Diakite covering the wide areas.

Bastia: Landreau; Squillaci, Palmieri, Modesto, Diakite, Romaric, Krasic, Khazri, Boudebouz, Cahuzac, Bruno

Rennes: Costil; M'Bengue, Biyik, Armand, Danze, Pitroipa, Kadir, Makoun, Alessandrini, Bakayoko, Oliveira