Rufaro Stadium will be buzzing this weekend as CAPS United welcome MWOS FC in a Castle Lager PSL encounter that carries both pride and league positioning significance. The Green Machine come into the fixture on a fairly stable run, having collected two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five outings. That form has lifted them to 9th place on the table, offering a sense of stability after a challenging mid-season spell.
Their opponents, however, arrive in Harare with confidence surging. MWOS have won four of their last five matches and sit second in the league standings, still firmly involved in the race for the title. The Norton side have developed a strong identity this season: energetic, organised, and ruthless on the break. Their ability to turn pressure into goals has defined their campaign.
Head-to-head encounters this year have tipped in MWOS’ favour. They edged CAPS 2-1 in Matchday 16 at Ngoni Stadium and later knocked them out of the Chibuku Super Cup with a convincing 2-0 win. Notably, though, both of those matches were played in Norton. This time, CAPS are at home, and Rufaro has traditionally given them the lift they need in tight contests.
MWOS will likely come into the match expecting to score — their forward line has been consistent and clinical. However, CAPS United have shown resilience of late, particularly in situations where they have had to chase the game. They have rediscovered some fight, and that determination could prove vital in front of their supporters.
This promises to be a competitive, tactical, and emotional contest with very little to separate the two sides.
