Bastia coach Frederic Hantz has opted for a lineup with Wahbi Khazri and Anthony Modeste at the heart of the attack.
Florian Thauvin, the 19-year-old with two goals so far this term, is also included in a three-pronged attack.
The visitors Lorient have decided to go with two up top, Jeremie Aliadiere and Kevin Monnet-Paquet in a fluid 4-4-2.
Bastia: Bonnefoi; Angoula, Mary, Harek, Choplin; Sable, Palmieri, Yatabare; Khazri, Thauvin, Modeste
Lorient: Audard; Kone, Pedrinho, Romao, Bourillon; Corgnet, Jouffre, Barthelme, Traore; Aliadiere, Monnet-Paquet
