Team News: Bastia put faith in lone striker Giovanni Sio ahead of Lille visit

Bastia have put their faith in lone striker Giovanni Sio as they welcome Lille in Ligue 1 this evening.

The solitary frontman is to be given attacking support from a five-man midfield, which includes the creativity of both of Gael Danic and Floyd Ayite.

Visiting Lille have opted for two strikers in attack and will be looking to the partnership of Ryan Mendes and Kevin Koubemba to help inspire them to victory.

Rene Girard will be hoping that young skipper Rio Mavuba can drive a four-man midfield, while Simon Kjaer and Franck Beria will provide some solidity at the back.

Bastia: Areola, Squillaci, Modesto, Diakite, Romaric, Boudebouz, Palmieri, Gillet, Ayite, Sio, Danic

Lille: Enyeama; Corchia, Kjaer, Beria, Basa, Gueye, Boufal, Lopes, Mavuba, Koubemba, Mendes