The pack, which fuelled last weekend's win at BT Murrayfield is unchanged. Hooker Ross Ford will run out for his 150th cap for the club, with the front row completed by Rory Sutherland at loosehead and WP Nel at tighthead.
Anton Bresler and Alex Toolis again comprise the second row while captain Mike Coman at blindside, Cornell Du Preez at no 8 and last week's other try scorer, openside John Hardie remain in the back row.
The bench is largely unchanged however Ben Toolis could make his return on Sunday, after an elbow injury against Treviso has kept him on the sidelines since September.
Edinburgh won the 1872 Scottish Cup at BT Murrayfield on 2 January this year, after a five-year sabbatical in the Glasgow trophy cabinet, in a nail-biter before a then-record crowd of 15,810.
This year's attendance has already broken that figure, with sales increasing daily, making the match the must-see fixture of the festive period in Scotland.
Head coach Alan Solomons said: "We're all delighted that we'll have such a big crowd adding to the atmosphere of what is always a hard-fought fixture.
"With both clubs winning their European fixtures last weekend, the teams will be looking for the momentum to carry through to a winning performance on Sunday. We know how keen Glasgow are to win back the trophy - and how intent we are on retaining it - so I've no doubt it will be a highly physical encounter.
"Our pack were, again, excellent last weekend and, on a personal note, I'd like to congratulate Ross Ford on reaching a milestone 150 caps. It's a great achievement from a player who has been a magnificent servant to the club."
Tickets for the Edinburgh leg of the 1872 Scottish Cup can be purchased online during the festive period, over the phone (times tbc 0131 346 5180) or from the Ticket Centre in Roseburn Street (times tbc).
Players not considered due to injury: Alasdair Dickinson (calf), Grant Gilchrist (groin), Roddy Grant (knee), Nasi Manu (neck), Stuart McInally (neck), Fraser McKenzie (neck), Jade Te Rure (knee), Hamish Watson (knee).
Mince pies, fairy lights and the 1872 Scottish Cup
The annual inter-city derby kicks off at BT Murrayfield this year when current Cup holders Edinburgh meet Glasgow, with Scottish pride, bragging rights - and the chance to catch the eye of the national coaching team ahead of the RBS 6 Nations - at stake. Tickets for the match on Sunday 27 December (kick-off 3.05pm) are on sale now, online, by phone (0131 346 5180) and in person from the Ticket Centre in Roseburn Street. Add them to your Christmas wish list and start a festive tradition!
Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors
Sunday 27 December 2015, BT Murrayfield, kick-off 3.05pm
15 Jack Cuthbert
14 Dougie Fife
13 Michael Allen
12 Matt Scott
11 Tom Brown
10 Phil Burleigh
9 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne
1 Rory Sutherland
2 Ross Ford
3 WP Nel
4 Anton Bresler
5 Alex Toolis
6 Mike Coman (captain)
7 John Hardie
8 Cornell Du Preez
Substitutes
16 Neil Cochrane
17 Allan Dell
18 John Andress
19 Ben Toolis
20 Jamie Ritchie
21 Sean Kennedy
22 Greig Tonks
23 Andries Strauss
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