Each team won its respective home game when the two sides met in the Magners League last season, whilst Edinburgh's only win in their last six visits to Ravenhill was 20-14 on 30 November 2007.
Ulster return to Ravenhill for the first time since April following four successive away matches. Ulster have lost their last two games in Belfast since a 12-0 victory over Glasgow Warriors in the Magners League on 7 March. The Ulstermen have won three of their last four games against Scottish teams.
Edinburgh, who are riding high at the top of the Magners League, recorded an eighth straight league victory against Connacht at Murrayfield on Friday. Edinburgh have won their last three games against Irish opponents, but have lost on five of their last six visits to Ireland.
Referee: Nigel Owens (WRU, 56th League game).
Assistant Referees: David Keane (IRFU), K Beggs (IFRU).
TMO: Peter Ferguson (IRFU).
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