Connacht's last five games have all been won by the home side on the day. The Irishmen have won two of their last four matches in all competitions. Connacht's last three victories over a Welsh region have all been against Dragons.
Ospreys have won their last five RaboDirect PRO12 contests since losing 13-23 to Edinburgh at Murrayfield on 23 November. Ospreys only two defeats by an Irish province since May 2011 have both been at the hands of Munster.
Ospreys have won their last nine encounters with Connacht since the Irishmen were victorious, 24-20, at the Sportsground on 9 May 2008.
At Sportsground, 7.45pm. Live on TG4
Referee: Guiseppe Vivarini (FIR, 5th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Michael Black, Will O'Connor (both IRFU)
Citing Commissioner: Tom McCormack (IRFU)
TMO: Jude Quinn (IRFU)