Bastia are to feature both Francois Kamano and Giovanni Sio in attack as they face bottom-placed Metz in Ligue 1 tonight.

The forward pairing are to be given support by a four-man midfield which includes the qualities of Gael Danic, Guillaume Gillet and skipper Yannick Cahuzac.

Struggling Metz have put their faith in the strike partnership of Modibo Maiga and Juan Falcon as they go in search of a crucial three points away from home.

The visiting XI also includes midfielders Guirane Ndaw and Siargei Krivets, who are to sit alongside captain Kevin Lejeune.

Bastia: Areola; Squillaci, Palmieri, Modesto, Cioni, Boudebouz, Cahuzac, Gillet, Danic, Sio, Kamano

Metz: Carrasso; Milan, Bussmann, Philipps, Palomino, Lejeune, Ndaw, Krivets, Falcon, Metanire, Maiga