The Tehran stadium can hold up to 100,000 spectators and Hickersberger expects most of it to be full when they resume their AFC Champions League campaign on foreign soil.
Al Wahda enter the game looking to build on their opening day 1-1 draw with Bunyodkor, and while they will be underdogs to take anything from the contest, Hickersberger believes the occasion can bring out the best in his side.
“I know Piroozi is one of the most popular teams in Asia but this will be a valuable chance for my players to play in front of a lot of spectators,” the Austrian manager said.
“On the first match day we had a tough game against Bunyodkor. My players were under a lot of pressure, but they have recovered enough to face Piroozi tomorrow.
“I have analysed their recent games and am well aware their weaknesses and strengths.
“They are a fast team and have a good player called (Hadi) Norouzi.
“Their players are so dangerous in counter attacks and most of them are highly technical and skilful.
“I have high respect for Piroozi, they are currently in a good position in the standings of the Iran Pro League and we should plan well before stepping on the pitch.”
Piroozi were beaten 3-1 by Al Ittihad in their opener and with Hickersberger believing the Saudi Arabian club are the strongest in the group, he is focused on trying to take something from a side that stand between them and the next stage.
“All teams still have chances to qualify to the next round. My prediction says Al Ittihad will top the group at the end of the group stage,” he added.
“The other three teams have to struggle for the other chance to progress. We’ve slotted into a tough group.”
The visitors are set to welcome key defender Hamdan Al Kamali back into their line-up although they will be without midfielder Mahmoud Khamis.
Piroozi head coach Ali Daei was late to his press conference, prompting it to be cancelled but the legendary Iran striker did eventually meet the media outside the famous venue and spoke glowingly of the visitors.
“Al Wahda is one of the best teams of UAE, they have good foreign players and some of them play in the national team,” he said.
“They have drawn their first game so have come to Tehran to take all three points.
“On the other hand we have also lost our first game, so we’re still without any points and we shall be looking to get all three points from tomorrow’s game too.”
Daei has a number of injury worries ahead of the game, highlighted by the absence of Vahid Hashemian, and he was staying coy about his squad selection.
“I can’t say anything about the first eleven of my team. Tomorrow afternoon you can see which players start the game for my team,” he added.
“This ultimately hinges on the level of preparation of the players. I am going to send out the best of my team onto the pitch to get all three points. Fortunately there are no suspension worries but many are injured.”
The 41-year-old was not willing to discuss his side’s chance of reaching the next stage, although he claimed his side would win tomorrow match.
“We have only had one game held, there are still more five games on hand for each team,” he said.
“So it’s too early to say who will make it to the next round and who won’t.
“I believe all four team have their own chances. I can’t predict the result, but I am sure we will win the game tomorrow.”