Recently re-signed Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson returns from last week's rotated rest break to start the match, with Wicus Blaauw moving to the replacements' bench.
Solomons said: "I think Wicus [Blaauw] did very well and the more he has played the better he has got, but Ally [Dickinson] has been in a rich vein of form and we welcome him back to start the match.
"I think we can take heart from the fact that we were in the driving seat for much of last week's match however we failed to capitalise on some clear opportunities. Conversely, Glasgow took their chances.
"We know going to Glasgow is not going to be easy. They are on their home turf and are obviously in a strong position having taken the lead last week.
"We know it's going to be a tremendous challenge but the whole team is looking forward to it.
"Derbies are important games and the 1872 Cup has to be valued.
"It has a rich history and tradition but at the same time one cannot lose sight of the fact that it is a competitive match in the RaboDirect PRO12.
"That does not create a deflection of focus for us. It is an important game for two very good reasons."
Edinburgh Rugby team to play Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on New Year's Day (Wednesday 1 January, kick-off 6.05pm) - live on BBC ALBA
15 Jack Cuthbert
14 Dougie Fife
13 Nick De Luca
12 Ben Atiga
11 Tom Brown
10 Greig Tonks
9 Greig Laidlaw CAPTAIN
1 Alasdair Dickinson
2 Ross Ford
3 Willem Nel
4 Grant Gilchrist
5 Ollie Atkins
6 Cornell Du Preez
7 Roddy Grant
8 David Denton
Substitutes
16 Aleki Lutui
17 Wicus Blaauw
18 Geoff Cross
19 Izak van der Westhuizen
20 Mike Coman
21 Grayson Hart
22 Tony Fenner
23 Sam Beard
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