Mihlay obtained support from 200 Spanish infantry led by Bernát Aldana, 300 German infantry, and a light Hungarian cavalry unit led by Péter Bakics, bringing the total force to 6,300 men.

[3] The Sanjakbeg of Szeged, Mikhaloghli Khizirbeg, fled to the citadel alongside the garrison.

[7] Immediately, Ali Pasha and Rustem Bey of Szendrő marched to relieve Szeged with a force of 6,500 men.

[8] As soon as he arrived, he began forming the Ottoman army into a three-battle formation, with the cavalry on the right and left and the infantry on the center.

[10] A second attack showed no vigor, which allowed the Ottomans to counterattack and decide the battle in their favor.