Originally Posted by
Often1
The whole point of BE, other than carriers hoping that you won't purchase it, is that when you do, the carrier fills you in where there are seats available after others have selected.
You are presuming that nobody wants the last row and that is close to correct. But, I would take the last row aisle before an E+ middle.
I would take a different flight. (but I don't travel for work, so I have flexibility around that)