User blog comment:B214/Shin DxD 1 discussion/@comment-175.138.188.184-20180926082732/@comment-33939194-20180927095003

Crom still has the edge over Issei despite his abilities due to his overwhelming raw power and battle experience. Against Ddraig, it's just raw power. Unless Issei uses True DxD G, I don't see him beating Crom when Vali couldn't do it or if Issei and Ddraig team up but I don't see them doing that either. Xenovia having the Scabbard does make her a problem but even with it I doubt if she could hold Strada that long. He could easily outlast like he did with Arthur. It's true that Balor Rias can't match Issei but as long as Issei is given damage before their fight then she will have a chance. Issei will have a hard time against her other teammates before he fights her. Especially if he fights Crom first.