FC Porto prepares to host Aves SAD at Estádio do Dragão on Monday at 8:15 PM local time in the 16th round of the Portuguese Championship. Porto, leading the league with 43 points and undefeated in the tournament, aims to maintain their advantage over second-place Sporting, following a 3-0 victory over Alverca. Aves, newly promoted to the first division and sitting at the bottom with only four points after 15 matches, has yet to secure a win this season, having recently drawn 2-2 with Nacional. Porto's manager, João Henriques, emphasized the significant challenge of the match, stating that the responsibility largely lies with Porto, despite expectations of a difficult game. Henriques highlighted the team's preparation and positive attitude, noting that Porto's dynamic and confident style makes them a tough opponent. He acknowledged the difficulty of facing Porto, which has a history of close contests against similar top teams. Henriques also commented on his team's recent performance, including a positive draw against Nacional, where they showed resilience even with 10 players on the field. He expressed confidence in his squad's ability to challenge Porto's offensive and defensive dynamics, maintaining ambition. The match will be broadcast live, with the probable lineups for both teams yet to be announced. Porto's recent form and undefeated record make them favorites, but Aves will be eager to secure their first win of the season. The game is crucial for Porto to stay ahead in the league standings, while Aves seeks to break their losing streak and gain confidence.